Harbor Freight Tools 65159, 65161, 65160 User Manual
AIR RATCHET WRENCH
1/4” 1/2” 3/8”
65159 65160
65161
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Model
65159
Model
65160
Model
65161
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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of
Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
assembly and service may not be included.
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Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning
procedures. Write the product’s serial
number in the back of the manual near the
assembly diagram (or month and year of
purchase if product has no number). Keep
this manual and the receipt in a safe and
dry place for future reference.
NOTICE is used to
address practices
not related to personal injury.
CAUTION, without
the safety alert
symbol, is used to address
practices not related to
personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal
Words
In this manual, on the labeling,
and all other information provided with this product:
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.
DANGER indicates
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used
with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING
TO A RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS
WARNING – When using tools, basic pre-
cautions should always be followed,
including the following:
General
To reduce the risks of electric a.
shock, re, and injury to persons,
read all the instructions before using the tool.
Work area
Keep the work area clean and well a.
lighted. Cluttered benches and dark
areas increase the risks of electric
shock, re, and injury to persons.
Do not operate the tool in explo-b.
sive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of ammable liquids,
gases, or dust. The tool is able to
create sparks resulting in the ignition
of the dust or fumes.
Keep bystanders, children, and c.
visitors away while operating the
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tool. Distractions are able to result in
the loss of control of the tool.
Personal safety
Stay alert. Watch what you are do-a.
ing and use common sense when
operating the tool. Do not use the
tool while tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating the tool increases the risk
of injury to persons.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose b.
clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Keep hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry, or long hair increases risk of injury to persons as a result
of being caught in moving parts.
Avoid unintentional starting. Be c.
sure the switch is off before connecting to the air supply. Do not
carry the tool with your nger on the
Trigger or connect the tool to the air
supply with the switch on.
Do not overreach. Keep proper d.
footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
e. Use safety equipment. A
dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes and a hard hat must
be used for the applicable
conditions. Wear heavy-duty work
gloves during use.
f. Always wear eye protec-
tion. Wear ANSI-ap-
proved safety goggles.
g. Always wear hearing
protection when using
the tool. Prolonged expo-
sure to high intensity noise
is able to cause hearing loss.
Tool use and care
Use clamps or another practical a.
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.
Do not force the tool. b. Use correct
tool for application. The correct tool
will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which the tool is designed.
Do not use the tool if the switch c.
does not turn the tool on or off.
Any tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
Disconnect the tool from the air d.
source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the 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.
Store the tool when it is idle out of e.
reach of children and other untrained persons. A tool is dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain the tool with care. f. Keep
tool sharp and clean. A properly
maintained tool reduces the risk of
binding and is easier to control.
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Check for misalignment or bind-g.
ing of moving parts, breakage of
parts, and any other condition that
affects the tool’s operation. If dam-
aged, 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.
Use only accessories that are h.
identied by the manufacturer for
the specic tool model. Use of an
accessory not intended for use with
the specic tool model, increases the
risk of injury to persons.
Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide, b.
combustible gases or any bottled
gas as an air source for the tool.
Such gases are capable of explosion
and serious injury to persons.
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INSTRUCTIONS.
SYMBOLS AND SPECIFIC
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Symbol Denitions
Service
Tool service must be performed a.
only by qualied repair personnel.
When servicing a tool, use only b.
identical replacement parts. Use
only authorized parts.
Use only the lubricants supplied c.
with the tool or specied by the
manufacturer.
Air source
a. Never connect to an air
source that is capable of
exceeding 90 psi. Over
pressurizing the tool may
cause bursting, abnormal operation,
breakage of the tool or serious injury
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.
Symbol Property or statement
n
o
.../min
PSI
ft-lb
BPM
CFM
SCFM
NPT
NPS
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 ow
Cubic Feet per Minute ow at
standard conditions
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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Specic Safety Instructions
Vibration Precautions
The warnings and precautions dis-1.
cussed 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.
WARNING: The brass components 2.
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.)
Only use with accessories rated to 3.
handle forces exerted by tool during
operation. Other accessories not designed for the forces generated may
break and forcefully launch pieces.
Attach all accessories properly to the 4.
tool before connecting the air supply. A loose accessory may detach or
break during operation.
Obey the manual for the air compres-5.
sor used to power this tool.
Install an in-line shutoff valve to allow 6.
immediate control over air supply in
emergency, even if hose is ruptured.
Use this tool with both hands only. 7.
Using tools with only one hand can
result in loss of control.
Do not lay the tool down until it has 8.
come to a complete stop. Moving
parts can grab the surface and pull
the tool out of your control.
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:
Anyone using vibrating tools regu-1.
larly or for an extended period should
rst 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, ner-
vous system disorders, diabetes, or
Raynaud’s Disease should not use
this tool. If you feel any medical or
physical symptoms related to vibra-
tion (such as tingling, numbness, and
white or blue ngers), seek medical
advice as soon as possible.
Do not smoke during use. Nico-2.
tine reduces the blood supply to the
hands and ngers, increasing the risk
of vibration-related injury.
Wear suitable gloves to reduce the 3.
vibration effects on the user.
Use tools with the lowest vibration 4.
when there is a choice between dif-
ferent processes.
Include vibration-free periods each 5.
day of work.
Grip tool as lightly as possible (while 6.
still keeping safe control of it). Let
the tool do the work.
Do not force the tool. Use a larger 9.
one if needed.
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To reduce vibration, maintain tool as 7.
explained in this manual. If abnormal
vibration occurs, stop immediately.
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Air Supply
INSTRUCTIONS.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Specications
Maximum Air Pressure 90 PSI
Air Inlet 1/4” -18 NPT
Maximum Torque
65159 1/4” Air Ratchet
65160 1/2” Air Ratchet
65161 3/8” Air Ratchet
Average Air Consumption
65159 1/4” Air Ratchet
65160 1/2” Air Ratchet
65161 3/8” Air Ratchet
INITIAL TOOL SET UP/
ASSEMBLY
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION
section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
Note: For additional information regarding
the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
the end of this manual.
Unpacking
When unpacking, make sure that
the item is intact and undamaged. If any
parts are missing or broken, please call
Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown
throughout the manual as soon as possible.
This air tool may be shipped with a •
protective plug covering the air inlet.
Remove this plug before set up.
40 ft-lbs.
140 ft-lbs.
100 ft-lbs.
3 CFM @ 90 PSI
6 CFM @ 90 PSI
6 CFM @ 90 PSI
TO PREVENT
EXPLOSION:
Use only clean, dry, regulated,
compressed air to power this
tool. Do not use oxygen,
carbon dioxide, combustible
gases, or any other bottled
gas as a power source for this
tool.
1. Incorporate an in-line oiler, shut-off
valve, regulator with pressure gauge,
and lter for best service, as shown in
the diagram above. An in-line shutoff valve is an important safety
device because it controls the air
supply even if the air hose is ruptured.
Note: If an automatic oiler system is not
used, add a few drops of Pneumatic
Tool Oil to the airline connection before operation. Add a few more drops
after each hour of continual use.
Attach an air hose to the compres-2.
sor’s air outlet. Connect the air hose
to the air inlet of the tool. Other com-
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