Kobalt SGY-AIR216 User Manual

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COMPRESSOR REQUIREMENTS

Compressor Requirements

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IMPORTANT: To operate correctly, this tool requires airflow of at least 8.5 cubic feet per
minute (CFM) at 90 pounds per Square Inch (PSI) at the tool.

Air hoses may cause loss in pressure up to 15 PSI, requiring a higher compressor output to
compensate and maintain required pressure at the tool. Check the specifications of your air
compressor to be sure that it can support both the CFM and PSI required by this specific tool.

8.5

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate
or maintain this product. If you have any questions, please call our Customer Service
Department at 1-888-3KOBALT, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST, Monday – Friday.

Improper operation or maintenance of this tool could result in serious injury and
property damage. Read and understand all warnings and operation instructions
before using this tool. When using any tool, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Use each tool for its intended
function only. Do not use this product in unsafe work conditions. It is always
recommended to keep a fire extinguisher and first aid kit near work areas.

Some dust created by paint spraying, power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and
other related activities is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects and other reproductive harm. A listing of chemicals can be obtained from
www.oehha.ca.gov under proposition 65.

Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead based paints

• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products

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Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well ventilated area
and wear appropriate/approved safety equipment such as respirators or dust masks
which are specially designed to filter microscopic particles.

FAILURE TO OBSERVE AND FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD
RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.

This air powered tool is capable of
propelling materials such as fasteners,
metal chips, sawdust and other debris at
high speed which could result in serious
injury.

Always wear ANSI approved Z87.1
safety glasses with side shields.
Never leave a pressurized tool unattended.
Disconnect tool from air supply when tool
is not in use or when changing accessories
to prevent accidental operation.

Compressed air can be hazardous,
propelling objects or particles that can
cause injury into soft tissues such as
eyes and ears.

Never direct air at yourself or anyone else.
For additional protection, use an approved
face shield in addition to safety glasses.

Tool attachments can become loose
or break and fly apart, becoming
projectiles or propelling other objects
at the operator or bystanders in the work
area.

Make sure all attachments are properly
assembled and securely fastened before
use.
Always use the tool at a safe distance
from others in the work area. Maintain
awareness of work area safety at all times.

Exposure to noise produced by air tools
can lead to permanent hearing loss.

This tool is capable of generating sparks
which can result in ignition of flammable
materials.

Work in a clean, well ventilated area
free of combustible materials.
Never operate tools near flammable
substances such as gasoline, naphtha,
cleaning solvents, etc.
This tool is not recommended for use in
explosive atmospheres or underwater.
Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide or
other bottled gasses as a power source
for air tools. Use only clean, dry air at
the specified pressure.
Wiping or cleaning rags and other
flammable waste materials that may have
been used on the tool must be placed in
a tightly closed metal container, and
disposed of in a proper manner.

Air tools which contain moving elements
or drive other moving parts (such as
impact sockets) can become entangled
in hair, clothing, jewelry and other loose
objects, resulting in severe injury.

Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or
anything that may get caught or tangled
in the tool, hose or workpiece.
Always keep hands and body parts
away from moving parts.
Always wear properly fitted clothing and
other properly fitted safety equipment
when using tools.
Whipping hoses can cause serious
injury. Always check for damaged or
loose hose fittings before using tools.

Air tools are capable of causing
serious injury if operated improperly,
or in a manner for which the tool is
not intended. Accessories can
become extremely hot through
friction where they contact the
workpiece.

Wear gloves when using tools.
Keep the working part of the tool away
from hands and body.
Do not touch accessories with bare
hands during or immediately after use.

This tool is NOT electrically insulated.
Contact with a “live” wire will also make
exposed metal parts of the tool “live”
and can result in electrical shock,
electrocution injury or death.

Never use air tools where they may
come in contact with energized
electrical wiring.
Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
refrigerators, and ranges. There is
an increased risk of electrical shock if
your body is grounded.
Whenever possible, it is recommended
that electrically non-conductive clothing
and non-skid foot wear be worn when
using tools.

Air tool accessories such as impact
sockets or drills that come into contact
with hidden electrical wiring could
cause electrocution or death.

Thoroughly investigate workpieces and
work areas for possible hidden wiring
before performing work.