Matco Tools MT1835 - Tool Features and Operation; Product Features; Air Supply Requirements; Troubleshooting Common Issues

MT1835 3 Rev. 06/18/08
MT1835 1/4" Heavy Duty Air Ratchet
WarranTy
Matcowarrantsitsairtoolsforaperiodof1yeartotheconsumer.Wewill
repair any MT Series airtoolcovered under this warranty which proves to
bedefectiveinmaterialorworkmanshipduringthewarrantyperiod.Inorder
tohaveyour toolrepaired, returnthetool toeitherof theMatcoAuthorized
WarrantyCenterslistedbelow,freightprepaid.Pleaseincludeacopyofyour
proof of purchase and a brief description of the problem. The tool will be
inspected and if any part or parts are found to be defective in material or
workmanship, the tool will be repaired free of charge and returned to you
freight prepaid.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificrights.Youmayalsohaveotherrightswhich
varyfromstatetostate.
The foregoing obligation is Matco’s sole liability under this or any implied
warrantyandundernocircumstancesshallMatcobeliableforanyincidental
or consequential damages.
Note: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidentalorconsequentialdamagessotheabovelimitationorexclusionmay
notapplytoyou.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrightsandyoumayalsohaveotherrights
whichvaryfromstatetostate.
MaTco air coMMand
ToolRepairSV
1330 Commerce Dr.
Stow,OH44224
(800)433-7098
discounT Tool repair
3433 Losee Rd. #1
NorthLasVegas,NV89030
(702)657-6570
feaTures
•Smallcompacttool,greatforbodyrepairandunderdashwork
•Patentedbuilt-ingreasefittingforgreaterdurabilityandlongerlife
•Forgedchromemollyratchetyokeforgreatdurabilityandstrength
•Verysmallheaddesign(1"wide)forgreataccessalmostanywhere
•Overalllengthof6-5/8"forunmatchedaccessintightworkspaces
air supply
Toolsofthisclassoperateonawiderangeofairpressures.Itisrecommended
thatairpressureofthesetoolsmeasures90PSIatthetoolwhilerunningfree.
Higherpressureanduncleanairwillshortentoollifebecauseoffasterwear
andmaycreateahazardouscondition.
Water in the air line will cause damage to the tool. Drain the air tank
daily. Clean the air inlet filter screen on at least a weekly schedule. The
recommendedhook-upprocedurecanbeviewedinFigure1.
Theairinlet(Figure2),usedforconnectingairsupply,hasstandard1/4"NPT
American Thread.
Line pressure should be increased to compensate for unusually
longairhoses(over25feet).Minimumhosediametershouldbe3/8"I.D.and
fittings should have the same inside dimensions.
TrouBleshooTing
Other factors outside the tool may cause loss of power or erratic action.
Reduced compressor output, excessive drain on the air line, moisture or
restrictions in air pipes or the use of hose connections of improper size
orpoor conditions may reduce air supply. Grit or gum deposits in the tool
maycutpowerandmaybecorrectedbycleaningtheairstrainerandflushing
outthetoolwithgumsolventoiloranequalmixtureofSAE#10andkerosene.
If outside conditions are in order and tool continues to perform erratically,
disconnecttoolfromhose andtaketooltoyournearestauthorized service
center.
luBricaTion
Lubricatetheairmotordailywithqualityairtooloil.Ifnoairlineoileris
used,runateaspoonofoilthroughthetool.Theoilcanbesquirtedintothe
toolairinletorintothehoseatthenearestconnectiontotheairsupply,then
runthetool.Theamountofoiltobeusedis1ounce.Overfillingwillcause
areductioninthepowerofthetool.Greasefittingonyokeoccasionallyto
ensure proper lubrication of the ratchet mechanism.
Nipple
Leader Hose
Whip Hose
Nipple
Filter
Air Supply
Regulator
Quick Coupler
Oiler
Drain Daily
Do Not Install
Quick Coupling
Here
fig. 1 fig. 2
AIR INLET