Harbor Freight Tools 61718 Product manual
Table of Contents
Safety ......................................................... 2
Specifications ............................................. 6
Setup .......................................................... 7
SAFETY OP ER ATION MAINTENANCESETU P
Operation ................................................... 10
Maintenance .............................................. 12
Parts List and Diagram .............................. 14
Warranty .................................................... 16
W AR NING SY MBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
IMP OR TANT SAFETY INSTR U CTIONS
INSTR U CTIONS P ER TAINING TO A R ISK OF FIR E,
ELECTR IC SHOCK, OR INJU R Y TO P ER SONS
W AR NING – When using tools, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
General
To reduce th e risk s of electric sh ock ,
f ire, and inj ury to persons, read all th e
instructions bef ore using th e tool.
W ork Area
1. Keep th e w ork area clean and w ell lig h ted.
Cluttered benches and dark areas increase the
risks of electric shock, fire, and injury to persons.
2. Do not operate th e tool in ex plosiv e
atm osph eres, such as in th e presence
of f lam m able liq uids, g ases, or dust.
The tool is able to create sparks resulting
in the ignition of the dust or fumes.
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3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away
while operating the tool. Distractions are
able to result in the loss of control of the tool.
P ersonal Saf ety
1. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating the tool.
Do not use the tool while tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating the
tool increases the risk of injury to persons.
2. Dress properly . Do not w ear loose
cloth ing or j ew elry . Contain long h air.
Keep h air, cloth ing , and g lov es aw ay f rom
m ov ing parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
hair increases the risk of injury to persons as
a result of being caught in moving parts.
3. Av oid unintentional starting . Be sure th e sw itch
is of f bef ore connecting to th e air supply .
Do not carry the tool with your finger on the switch or
connect the tool to the air supply with the switch on.
4. R em ov e adj usting k ey s and w rench es
bef ore turning th e tool on. A wrench or a
key that is left attached to a rotating part of the
tool increases the risk of personal injury.
5. Do not ov erreach .
Keep proper f ooting and balance at all tim es.
Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
6.
7.
8.
U se saf ety eq uipm ent.
A dust mask, non-skid safety shoes
and a hard hat must be used for the
applicable conditions.
Alw ay s w ear ey e protection.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles.
Alw ay s w ear h earing protection
w h en using th e tool.
Prolonged exposure to high intensity
noise is able to cause hearing loss.
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Tool U se and Care
1. Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against the body is
unstable and is able to lead to loss of control.
2. Do not f orce th e tool. Use the correct tool for the
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which the tool is designed.
3. Do not use th e tool if th e sw itch does
not turn th e tool on or of f . Any tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
4. Disconnect th e tool f rom th e air source
bef ore m ak ing any adj ustm ents, ch ang ing
accessories, or storing th e tool. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
tool unintentionally. Turn off and detach the air
supply, safely discharge any residual air pressure,
and release the throttle and/or turn the switch to
its off position before leaving the work area.
5. Store the tool when it is idle out of reach
of children and other untrained persons.
A tool is dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
6. Maintain th e tool w ith care. Keep a cutting
tool sharp and clean. A properly maintained
tool, with sharp cutting edges reduces the
risk of binding and is easier to control.
7. Ch eck f or m isalig nm ent or binding of m ov ing
parts, break ag e of parts, and any oth er condition
th at af f ects th e tool' s operation. If damaged,
have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained tools.
There is a risk of bursting if the tool is damaged.
8. U se only accessories th at are identif ied by th e
m anuf acturer f or th e specif ic tool m odel. Use of
an accessory not intended for use with the specific
tool model, increases the risk of injury to persons.
Serv ice
1. Tool service must be performed only
by qualified repair personnel.
2. W h en serv icing a tool, use only identical
replacem ent parts. U se only auth orize d parts.
3. U se only th e lubricants supplied w ith th e
tool or specif ied by th e m anuf acturer.
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Air Source
1. Nev er connect to an air source th at
is capable of ex ceeding 2 0 0 psi.
Over pressurizing the tool may cause
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to persons. Use only clean, dry, regulated
compressed air at the rated pressure or within the
rated pressure range as marked on the tool.
Always verify prior to using the tool that the air
source has been adjusted to the rated air pressure
or within the rated air-pressure range.
bursting, abnormal operation,
breakage of the tool or serious injury
SAV E THESE INSTR U CTIONS.
Sy m bols and Specif ic Saf ety Instructions
Sy m bol Def initions
Sy m bol P roperty or statem ent
2. Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible
gases or any bottled gas as an air source
for the tool. Such gases are capable of
explosion and serious injury to persons.
Sy m bol P roperty or statem ent
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P SI
f t-lb
BP M
CFM
SCFM
No-load speed
Revolutions or reciprocation per minute
Pounds per square inch of pressure
Foot-pounds of torque
Blows per minute
Cubic Feet per Minute flow
Cubic Feet per Minute flow
at standard conditions
NP T
NP S
National pipe thread, tapered
National pipe thread, straight
WARNING marking
concerning Risk of Eye Injury.
Wear ANSI-approved eye protection.
WARNING marking concerning Risk of
Hearing Loss. Wear hearing protection.
WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Respiratory Injury. Wear
NIOSH-approved dust mask/respirator.
WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Explosion.
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Specif ic Saf ety Instructions
1. The amount of actual torque may vary depending
on the cleanness and condition of the threads and
other factors. If tightening critical components,
check the actual torque applied to the fastener
with a mechanical torque wrench (not supplied).
2. The warnings and precautions discussed in this
manual cannot cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must be understood
by the operator that common sense and caution
are factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator.
3. WARNING: The brass components of
this product contain lead, a chemical
known to the State of California to cause
birth defects (or other reproductive harm).
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
V ibration P recautions
This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or
long-term exposure to vibration may cause
temporary or permanent physical injury,
particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders.
To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:
1. Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for
an extended period should first be examined
by a doctor and then have regular medical
check-ups to ensure medical problems are not
being caused or worsened from use. Pregnant
women or people who have impaired blood
circulation to the hand, past hand injuries,
nervous system disorders, diabetes, or Raynaud's
Disease should not use this tool. If you feel
any symptoms related to vibration (such as
tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers),
seek medical advice as soon as possible.
4. Only use with accessories rated to handle the
forces exerted by this tool during operation.
Other accessories not designed for the forces
generated may break and forcefully launch pieces.
5. Attach all accessories properly to the tool before
connecting the air supply. A loose accessory
may detach or break during operation.
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6. Obey the manual for the air compressor
used to power this tool.
7. Install an in-line shutoff valve to allow
immediate control over the air supply in an
emergency, even if a hose is ruptured.
8. Use this tool with both hands only. Using tools
with only one hand can result in loss of control.
9. Do not lay the tool down until it has come to
a complete stop. Moving parts can grab the
surface and pull the tool out of your control.
2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces
the blood supply to the hands and fingers,
increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.
3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the
vibration effects on the user.
4. Use tools with the lowest vibration
when there is a choice.
5. Include vibration-free periods each day of work.
6. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while still keeping
safe control of it). Let the tool do the work.
7. To reduce vibration, maintain
tool as explained in this manual.
If abnormal vibration occurs, stop immediately.
SAV E THESE INSTR U CTIONS.
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