
ARO® OPERATOR’S MANUAL
INCLUDING: OPERATION, INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
8463 Power Motor
(1500 R.P.M.)
WARNING
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING,
OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY.
Pneumatic tools should always be installed and used in accordance with A.N.S.I. B186.1 “Safety Code For Portable Air Tools.”
Part No. 49999-521
September 1998
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Operate this tool at 90 p.s.i.g. (6.2 bar) maximum air pressure
at the air inlet of the tool.
Disconnect air supply from tool before performing maintenance procedures.
Keep hands, clothing and long hair away from rotating end of
tool.
Anticipate and be alert for sudden changes in motion during
start up and operation of any power tool.
Never exceed rated r.p.m. of tool.
Wear suitable eye and hearing protection while operating tool.
Do not lubricate tools with flammable or volatile liquids such as
kerosene, diesel or jet fuel.
Do not remove any labels. Replace any damaged label.
Use only accessories recommended by ARO.
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The use of other than genuine ARO replacement parts may
result in safety hazards, decreased tool performance and increased maintenance and may invalidate all warranties.
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ARO is not responsible for customer modification of tools for
applications on which ARO was not consulted.
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Tool maintenance and repair should be performed by authorized, trained, competent personnel. Consult your nearest
ARO authorized servicenter.
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It is the responsibility of the employer to place the information
in this manual into the hands of the operator.
For parts and service information, contact your local ARO distributor, or the Customer Service Dept. of the Ingersoll-Rand Distribution
Center, White House, TN at PH: (615) 672-0321, FAX: (615) 672-0801.
ARO Tool Products
Ingersoll-Rand Company
1725 U.S. No. 1 North l P.O. Box 8000 • Southern Pines, NC 283884000
© 1998 INGERSOLL-RAND COMPANY • PRINTED IN U.S.A.
ARO

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY.
WARNING
Wear eye protection when
operating or performing
maintenance on this tool.
WARNING
Turn off air supply and disconnect
air supply hose before installing,
removing or adjusting any
accessory on this tool, or before
performing any maintenance on
this tool.
WARNING
Do not overreach when operating
this tool. Keep body stance
balanced and firm.
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WARNING
Wear hearing protection when
operating this tool.
WARNING
Do not use damaged, frayed or
deteriorated air hoses and
fittings.
maximum air pressure.
WARNING = Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in severe personal injury, death or substantial
property damage.
CAUTION = Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor personal injury or product or property
damage.
NOTICE = Important installation, operation or maintenance information.
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ROUTINE LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS
Lack of or an excessive amount of lubrication will affect the performance and life of this tool. Use only recommended lubricants at
below time intervals:
EVERY 8 HOURS OF TOOL OPERATION - Fill lubricator reservoir of recommended F.R.L. with spindle oil (29665). If an in line or
air line lubricator is not used, apply several drops of spindle oil
(29665) in air inlet.
EVERY 160 HOURS OF TOOL OPERATION - Flush tool with a
solution of three (3) parts cleaning solvent to one (1) part spindle
oil (or use kerosene).
EVERY 160 HOURS OF TOOL OPERATION - Lubricate gear-
ing. Pack bearings, coat shafts and lubricate gears with NLGI1#l
“EP” grease (33153).
AIR SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
For maximum operating efficiency, the following air supply specifi-
cations should be maintained to this air tool:
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AIR PRESSURE - 90 p.s.i.g. (6.2 bar)
AIR FILTRATION - 50 micron
. LUBRICATED AIR SUPPLY
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HOSE SIZE - 5/16” (8 mm) I.D.
An ARO® model C28231-810 air line FILTER/REGULATOR/LU-
BRICATOR (F.R.L.) is recommended to maintain the above air
supply specifications.
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
After disassembly is complete, all parts, except sealed or shielded
bearings, should be washed with solvent. To relubricate parts, or
for routine lubrication, use the following recommended lubricants:
Tool maintenance and repair shall be performed by authorized,
trained, competent personnel. Tools, hose and fittings shall be replaced if unsuitable for safe operation and responsibility should
be assigned to be sure that all tools requiring guards or other safety devices shall be kept in legible condition. Maintenance and repair records should be maintained on all tools. Frequency of
repair and the nature of the repairs can reveal unsafe application.
Scheduled maintenance by competent authorized personnel
should detect any mistreatment or abuse of the tool and worn
parts. Corrective action should be taken before returning the tool
for use.
Disassembly should be done on a clean work bench with a clean
cloth spread to prevent the loss of small parts. After disassembly
is completed, all parts should be thoroughly washed in a clean solvent, blown dry with air and inspected for wear levels, abuse and
contamination. Double sealed or shielded bearings should never
be placed in solvent unless a good method of m-lubricating the
bearing is available. Open bearings may be washed but should
not be allowed to spin while being blown dry.
Upon reassembling, lubricate parts where required. Use 33153
grease, or equivalent, in bearings. Use 36460 lubricant for “0”
ring assembly. When assembling “0” rings or parts adjacent “0”
rings, care must be exercised to prevent damage to the rubber
sealing surfaces. A small amount of grease will usually hold steel
balls and other small parts in place while assembling.
When replacement parts are necessary, consult drawing contain-
ing the part for identification.
Always use clean, dry air. Dust, corrosive fumes and/or excessive
moisture can damage the motor of an air tool. An air line filter can
greatly increase the life of an air tool. The filter removes rust,
scale, moisture and other debris from the air lines. Low air pressure (less than 90 p.s.i.g.) reduces the speed of the air tool. High
air pressure (more than 90 p.s.i.g.) raises performance beyond
the rated capacity of the tool and could cause injury. Shown below
is a typical piping arrangement.
Where Used
Air Motor
“0” Rings & Lip Seals
Gears and Bearings
ARO Part #
29665
36460
33153 5 lb. “EP” - NLGI #1 Grease
Description
1 qt Spindle Oil
4 oz. Stringy Lubricant
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION
Disconnect air supply from the tool or shut off air supply and exhaust (drain) line of compressed air before performing maintenance or service to the tool.
It is important that the tools be serviced and inspected at regular
intervals for maintaining safe, trouble-free operation of the tool.
Be sure the tool is receiving adequate lubrication, as failure to lubricate can create hazardous operating conditions resulting from
excessive wear.
Be sure that the air supply lines and connectors are of proper size
to provide a sufficient quantity of air to the tool.
MAIN LINES 3 TIMES
AIR TOOL INLET SIZE
LUBRICATOR
DRAIN REGULARLY
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