Harbor Freight Tools Pneumatic Brake Fluid Bleeder Product manual

Specications
Operating PSI 90-120 PSI
Air Inlet Size 1/4″-18 NPT
Fill Bottle Capacity 24 oz. Old Fluid Bottle Capacity 34 oz.
Important Safety Information
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND
ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow instructions listed
below may result in serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating the Vacuum Pump. Distractions can
cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from injury.
2. Stay alert. Watch what you are
doing, and use common sense when operating the Vacuum Pump. Do not use the tool while tired
or under the inuence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
3. Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and jewelry away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
4. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
1-1/4″ – 1-19/32″ Adapter Sizes
5. Use safety equipment.
6. Do not force the tool. Use the correct
7. Store idle tools out of reach of
8. Maintain tools with care.
9. Check for misalignment or binding
10. Use only accessories that are
1-3/32″ – 1-15/32″
25/32″ – 1-7/32″
Wear ANSI-approved safety glasses underneath a full face safety shield. Nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
Keep tools dry and clean. Properly maintained tools are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until repaired.
of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may
be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.
(32–41mm) (28–37mm) (24–32mm) (21–30mm)
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11. Tool service must be performed
only by qualied repair personnel.
Service or maintenance performed
by unqualied personnel could
result in a risk of injury.
12. When servicing a tool, use only
identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance and Servicing section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of injury.
13. Maintain a safe working environment. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace. Keep the work area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use this product in a damp or wet location.
14. Maintain labels and nameplates on this product. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
15. Keep the handle dry, clean, and free
from brake uid, oil, and grease.
16. Before use read and understand all warnings, safety precautions, and instructions as outlined in the vehicle manufacturer’s service manual.
Every vehicle has specic measurement
values for vacuum related readings. It is beyond the scope of this manual to properly describe the correct procedure and test data for each vehicle.
17. Carbon monoxide is produced while
a vehicle’s engine is operating and is deadly in a closed environment.
Early signs of carbon monoxide
poisoning resemble the u, with
headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the work area may not be vented properly. Get fresh air immediately.
18. Prior to using the Vacuum Pump,
make sure to place the vehicle’s transmission in “PARK” (if automatic) or “NEUTRAL” (if manual). Then, block the tires with chocks.
19. Be alert for hot engine parts to avoid accidental burns.
20. Avoid accidental re and/or
explosion. Do not smoke near engine fuel and battery components.
21. Use the Brake Bleeder only with
brake uid. Do not attempt to use the tool to siphon any other liquids. Damage to the internal chamber and seal, or future brake
uid contamination may result.
22. Follow guidelines for proper brake
uid disposal. Used brake uid should
be removed from the vehicle and properly recycled. Many states require recycling. Contact your local solid/ liquid waste authority for information on
recycling. Do not reuse old brake uid.
23. Brake uid may damage paint.
Clean up spilled uid quickly.
24. The brass components of this product contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm). (California Health & Safety Code § 25249, et seq.)
25. The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
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Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
1. Turn the vehicle’s engine off and chock the vehicle’s wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving.
2. Fill the Fill Bottle (1) with clean,
new, brake uid. Use only the kind of brake uid recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer. Then, screw the Fill Nozzle (2) onto the Fill Bottle.
3. Close the Lever on the Fill Nozzle. See Figure A, below.
Lever
(opened)
Adapter (3)
Fill
Nozzle (2)
Lever
(closed)
Fill
Bottle (1)
Figure A: Fill Bottle and Fill Nozzle
4. Remove the cap from the vehicle’s master cylinder. Select the
Adapter (3) which best ts the brake uid ll hole in the master
cylinder, and attach the Adapter to the Fill Nozzle (2). See Figure B.
Master Cylinder Reservoir
Figure B: Master Cylinder Reservoir
5. Turn the Fill Bottle (1) upside down and
insert its tube into the brake uid ll hole
of the master cylinder, making sure the
Adapter (3) ts the uid ll hole securely.
6. Open the Lever. See Figure B.
7. Screw the Gun (6) rmly onto the Old Fluid Bottle (4). Then, connect the Bleeding Hose (7) to the Old Fluid Bottle. See Figure C.
Gun (6)
Old Fluid Bottle (4)
Bleeding
Hose (7)
Figure C: Old Fluid Bottle
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8. Determine the proper brake bleeding sequence from the vehicle service manual. (i.e., right rear caliper, left rear caliper, right front caliper, left front caliper)
9. Clean the vehicle brake caliper with brake parts cleaner (not included).
10. Attach the Bleeding Hose (7) to the Bleeder Screw on the vehicle caliper. Then, connect the air compressor’s air hose to the Gun (6). See Figure D.
Bleeder
Screw
Bleeding Hose (7)
Brake
Gun (6)
Caliper
Old Fluid Bottle (4)
Trigger
Air Hose
(not included)
Figure D: Caliper Connection
11. Turn on the air compressor, and set its regulator at 90 to 120 PSI.
Do not exceed 120 PSI.
12. Squeeze the Trigger to create a vacuum in its Old Fluid Bottle (4).
13. Using a bleeder screw wrench (not included), open the bleeder screw
until the brake uid starts owing into
the Oil Fluid Bottle. See Figure D.
14. Squeeze the Trigger until the
old brake uid ows freely into
the Old Fluid Bottle (4).
15. If the Fill Bottle uid level gets low:
a. Close the Lever and rell the Fill
Bottle with clean, new brake uid.
b. Reattach the Fill Bottle to the master
cylinder and open its Lever.
c. Then, resume bleeding the brakes.
16. If the Old Fluid Bottle is full, or
when done bleeding the brakes:
a. Close then disconnect the air
supply from the Gun (6).
b. Empty the Old Fluid Bottle (4)
of old brake uid.
c. Reassemble the Gun and
Old Fluid Bottle, and resume bleeding the brakes.
17. When clean, new brake uid with
no bubbles begins to ow into
the Old Fluid Bottle. Release the Trigger and retighten the caliper’s bleeder screw. See Figure D.
18. Disconnect the Bleeding Hose (7) from the caliper’s bleeder screw.
19. Proceed to the vehicle’s next wheel, and perform the same Steps as above.
20. When nished, close the Lever and remove the Fill Bottle (1).
21. Make sure the master cylinder is full of brake uid up to, but not over, its full line. (If the master cylinder is too full, correct this before proceeding.) Then, replace the cap on the master cylinder.
22. WARNING!
Before driving the vehicle:
a. Depress the brake pedal repeatedly
until the brake pedal feels rm.
b. Check the brake calipers for leaks.
c. Then, test the brakes thoroughly
at slow speed before operating the vehicle under normal conditions.
23. Do not store uid in the Fill Bottle or the Old Fluid Bottle. Dispose of excess
uid properly, according to all federal,
state, and local guidelines. Store the Brake Fluid Bleeder in a clean, dry location out of reach of children.
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Maintenance and Servicing
Procedures not specically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualied technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Turn off the tool, detach the air supply, and release the trigger before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise, vibration, or leaking air occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
1. Before each use, inspect the general condition of the Brake Fluid Bleeder. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, damaged hoses, loose connections, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.
2. CLEAN WITH A CLEAN, DRY CLOTH ONLY. Do not use any cleaners, solvents, water, or other liquids.
3. Do not store uid in the Fill Bottle or the Old Fluid Bottle. Dispose of excess
uid properly, according to all federal,
state, and local guidelines. Store the Brake Fluid Bleeder in a clean, dry location out of reach of children.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS DOCUMENT AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
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Parts List and Assembly Diagram
Part Description Qty
1 Fill Bottle 1 2 Fill Nozzle 1 3 Adapter Set 1 Set of 4 4 Old Fluid Bottle 1
2
1
Part Description Qty
5 Mufer 1 6 Gun 1 7 Bleeding Hose 1
6
5
4
3
7
Record Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,
and are not available individually as replacement parts.
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Limited 90 Day Warranty
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation
of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection veries
the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
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