Silverline 394970 - Product Familiarisation; Intended Use; Operation

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Takethefollowingstepstoreduceriskofvibration-relatedinjury:
a) Wearwarmclothingwhenworkingincoldconditions.Keephandswarmanddry.
b) Ifnumbness,tingling,painorwhiteningoftheskinofngersorhandsisexperienced,stop
usingthetool,informemployer(whereappropriate)andconsultaqualiedhealthprofessional.
c) Operateandmaintainthetoolasrecommendedintheinstructionstopreventanunnecessary
increase in vibration levels.
d) Whereappropriate,supporttheweightofthetoolinastand,tensionerorbalancer.
e) Theriskfromvibrationisgenerallygreaterwhenthegripforceishigher.Holdthetoolwitha
light but safe grip, taking account of the required hand reaction forces.
f) Ensurethetoolandaccessoriesareproperlymountedandingoodrepair:improperlymounted
or damaged tools can cause excessive vibration.
g) Donotholdtheinsertedtoolwiththefreehand,asthisincreasesvibrationexposure.
h) Keepsuspendedhandlesinthecentralpositionandavoidpushingthehandlesintotheend
stops.
Intended Use
Airhammer,poweredbycompressedairfromacompressor,designedprimarilyforuseonvehicle
bodyworkandsimilarthinsheetmetalconstructions.
Notintendedforcommercialuse.
ThetoolmustONLYbeusedforitsintendedpurpose.Anyuseotherthanthosementionedinthis
manualwillbeconsideredacaseofmisuse.Theoperator,andnotthemanufacturer,shallbeliable
foranydamageorinjuryresultingfromsuchcasesofmisuse.Themanufacturershallnotbeliable
foranymodicationsmadetothetool,norforanydamageresultingfromsuchmodications.
Unpacking Your Tool
• Carefullyunpackandinspectyourtool.Fullyfamiliariseyourselfwithallitsfeaturesand
functions.
• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If any parts are missing or
damaged, have such parts replaced before attempting to use this tool.
Before Use
WARNING:Alwaysdisconnectthetoolfromtheairsupplybeforeadjustmentormaintenance
is carried out.
Attaching to the air supply
WARNING:Donotusequick-disconnectcouplingsattoolinlet.Usehardenedsteel(ormaterial
withcomparableshockresistance)threadedhosettings.
Connecting a whip hose (not included) to the tool:
WARNING:Alwaysuseanairwhiphosewhenusingimpacttoolssuchasanairhammer.Anair
whiphoseisashort,exiblehosedesignedtokeepadistance
1. ApplysomePTFEtape(notincluded)tothethreadedhosettingofthewhiphose.Thiswillhelp
to maintain an airtight seal.
Note:ApplyPTFEtapetightlyandinaclockwisedirection,soitdoesnotcomeoffwhenthethread
isscrewedintothetool.
2. RemovetheprotectiveplugfromtheAirInlet(4).
3. Usingaspanner(notincluded)screwthethreadedhosettingonthewhiphoseintotheAirInlet
located at the base of the handle.
Connecting the quick connector to the whip hose:
Note:ThistoolissuppliedwithtwodifferentmaleairlineQuickConnectors(5)(Fig.I):
EQ-4–commonlyusedinEurope
EN-6–mainlyusedintheUK
• Ifthewhiphose(notincluded)isnotttedwithacompatibleconnector,choosetheconnector
thatiscompatiblewiththeairlinesystemyouareusing,andinstallasoutlinedbelow:
1. ApplyPTFEtapetothescrewthreadsoftheQuickConnector.
Note:ApplyPTFEtapetightlyandinaclockwisedirection,soitdoesnotcomeoffwhenthethread
isscrewedintothetool.
2. Using2xspanners(notsupplied)screwtheQuickConnectorintotheotherendofthewhip
hose.
3. Connecttoairline,pressurisecarefullyandcarryoutaleakcheck(e.g.bysprayingsmall
amountsofsoapywaterontotheoutsideoftheconnectors).
• AirlinesttedwithmatchingfemaleQuickConnectorswillnowbeapushttothetoolviathe
whiphose.
Recommended air supply
• Thistoolshouldbeconnectedtoaclean,dryairsupplywithinlineoilerandwaterseparator.
• Donotallowsupplypressuretoexceedthemaximumstated(see‘Specication’).
• Ensurethatwaterisdrainedfromairsystemdaily.
• Ensurethatallpartsofthesystem(hoses,couplers,etc.)arecorrectlyratedfortheairpressureto
be used.
Fitting accessories
WARNING:Alwaysdisconnectthetoolfromtheairsupplybeforeexaminingorchanging
accessories.Examineyourchiselsbeforeusingthem.Ifanaccessoryiswornorcracked,DONOTuse.
1. Insert the required accessory into the head of the air hammer.
2. ThreadtheQuick-ChangeSpring(1)overtheaccessoryandontothescrewthreadsontheheadof
the air hammer.
3. TightentheQuick-ChangeSpringsothatthescrewthreadsarefullyengaged,theendloopis
positionedvertically(12o'clockposition),andtheshankoftheaccessoryisretainedwithinthe
endcoil,asshowninthe‘ProductFamiliarisation’image.
4. Pull the accessory back and forth several times by hand, to check that it is securely retained.
Note:AccessoriescanalsoberemovedandttedwhentheQuick-ChangeSpringisscrewedon
tothebodyofthetool.Carefullypushtheendcoilofthespringsideways,sothatthecollarofthe
accessory can pass the retaining spring coil.
Setting tool power
Note: This air hammer features a built-in pressure regulator.
• ThetoolspeedcanbeadjustedbyrotatingtheAir/TorqueControlDial(3)asrequired.
Operation
1. Griptheairhammerrmlywithbothhands.
2. Restthetipoftheaccessoryontheworkpieceyouwishtochip/cut.
3. GentlypresstheTrigger(2)andmoveslowlyalongtheworkpiece.
IMPORTANT:DONOTallowtheairhammertorunin‘idlerotation’foranextendedperiodoftime.
Thiswillshortenitsservicelife.
Note:DONOTexertexcessivepressureonthetool–letthetooldothework.Ifthematerialis
notbeingcutasintended,examinetheaccessoryforwearanddamageandreplaceifnecessary.
Consider changing to a different accessory.
WARNING:Beawarethatairtoolsmayholdresidualpressureafteruse.Alwaysbleedair
pressure from the tool after shutting off air supply.
Accessories
• Accessories for this tool, including chisels and punches, are available from your Silverline
stockist.OthersparepartscanbeobtainedfromyourSilverlinedealeror
www.toolsparesonline.com.
1 Quick-Change Spring
2 Trigger
3 Air/Torque Control Dial
4 Air Inlet
5 Quick Connectors
6 Panel Cutting Chisel
7 Taper Punch
8 Spot Weld Breaker Chisel
9
Ripping Chisel
Product Familiarisation
Included Accessories:
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