Sunex Tools SX231B - Important Safety Warnings; Tool Operation and Maintenance Standards; Air Pressure and Hose Requirements; Eye and Hearing Protection

SX231B: Parts Breakdown & Operating Manual 2 Rev. 05/17/10
WARNING!
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS
COULD RESULT IN INJURY.
WARNING
This Instruction Manual Contains
Important Safety Information.
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND ALL
INFORMATION BEFORE OPERATING
THIS TOOL.
• Always operate, inspect and maintain this
toolinaccordancewithAmericanNational
StandardsInstituteSafetyCodeofPortable
Air Tools (ANSI B186.1) and any other
applicablesafetycodesandregulations.
• For safety, top performance and maximum
durability of parts, operate this tool at 90
psig/6.2 bar max air pressure with 3/8"
diameterairsupplyhose.
• Always wear impact-resistant eye
protection when operating or performing
maintenanceonthistool.
• Highsoundlevelscancausepermanent
hearingloss.Alwaysusehearingprotection
as recommended by your employer or
OSHAregulation.
• Keep the tool in efficient operating
condition.
• Operators and maintenance personnel
mustbephysicallyabletohandlethebulk,
weightandpowerofthistool.
• Airunderpressurecancausesevereinjury.
Never direct air at yourself or others.
Always turn off the air supply, drain hose
of air pressure and detach tool from air
supply before installing, removing or
adjusting any accessory on this tool, or
beforeperforminganymaintenanceonthis
tool.Failuretodosocouldresultininjury.
Alwayscheckfordamaged,frayedorloose
hoses and fittings, and replace
immediately. Do not use quick detach
couplings at tool. See instructions for
correctset-up.
• Air powered tools can vibrate in use.
Vibration, repetitive motions or
uncomfortable positions over extended
periods of time may be harmful to your
handsandarms.Discontinueuseoftoolif
discomfort,tinglingfeelingor pain occurs.
Seekmedicaladvicebeforeresuminguse.
• Placethe tool onthe work beforestarting
the tool. Do not point or indulge in any
horseplaywiththistool.
• Slipping, tripping and/or falling while
operating air tools can be a major cause
of serious injury or death. Be aware of
excess hose left on the walking or
worksurface.
• Keep body working stance balanced and
firm. Do not overreach when operating
thetool.
• Anticipateandbealertforsuddenchanges
inmotion duringstart upand operationof
anypowertool.
• Do not carry tool by the hose. Protect the
hosefromsharpobjectsandheat.
• Tool shaft may continue to rotate briefly
after throttle is released. Avoid direct
contact with accessories during and after
use. Gloves will reduce the risk of cuts
orburns.
• Keep away from rotating end of tool.
Do not wear jewelry or loose
clothing. Secure long hair. Scalping can
occur  if hair is not kept away from tool
and accessories. Choking can occur if
neckwear is not kept away from tool
andaccessories.
• Correct grinding wheel mounting is
necessary to prevent injury from
broken wheels. Do not use chipped
or cracked grinding wheels. Grinding
wheels should be a free fit on the
spindle to prevent stress at the hole.
Use only wheel collars that come with
the grinder for mounting the grinding
wheel. Flat washers or other adapters
may over stress the wheel. Always use
heavy paper blotter discs between the
wheel collars and the grinding wheel.
Tighten the wheel on the spindle to
prevent spin off when the air grinder
isturnedoff.
• Do not lubricate tools with flammable or
volatile liquids such as kerosene, diesel
orjetfuel.
• Donotforcetoolbeyonditsratedcapacity.
• Do not remove any labels. Replace any
damagedlabels.
• Use accessories recommended by
SunexTools®.