Central Pneumatic Premium Air Riveter User's Manual
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1. SKU 95173 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PAGE 10 SKU 95173 WARRANTY ES CENTRAL PNEUMATIC LIMITED 1 YEAR KL WARRANTY Harbor Freight Tools Co makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of one year from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS SFA To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase K price if we cannot readily and2. Outer Cylinder 2 using the gauge on the Spanner With the gauge at a slight incline the back of the gauge should rest on the beginning of the Frame Head threads while the front of the gauge should rest on the front edge of the Jaw Carrier 3 If it does not have a qualified service technician repair the Riveter See Figure E SKU 95173 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PAGE 7 4 The Riveter comes from the factory with hydraulic oil included Over time if the performance of the tool deteriorates it may be due to low hydraulic oil Have a qualified technician replenish the oil in the reservoir by removing the Air Cylinder Lid 24 and piston and refilling the unit up to the top of the Lock Nut 18 5 When storing always store the Riveter in a clean dry safe location out of reach of children and other unauthorized people 6 CAUTION All maintenance service and repairs not mentioned in this manual must only be performed by a qualified service technician PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AN
3. on the cover of this manual as soon as possible SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS WARNING Use eye and hearing protection Always wear ANSI ap proved safety impact goggles and hearing protection when using this Riveter Other people in the work area must also wear appropriate ANSI approved safety equipment 2 Keep work area clean Cluttered areas invite accidents w WARNING Keep all body parts clear of the Rivets while the Riveter is connected to the air hose Always wear heavy duty work gloves when operating the Riveter Stay within air pressure capacity Never operate the Riveter above 90 PSI Observe work area conditions Keep work area well lit Ny DON A Keep children away Children must never be allowed in the work area Do not let them handle machines tools extension cords or air hoses 8 Store idle equipment When not in use tools must be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of children SKU 95173 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PAGE 2 10 Th 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Use the right tool for the job Do not attempt to force a small tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool There are certain applications for which this tool was designed It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended Do not modify this tool and do not use this tool for a purpose for w
4. CENTRAL PNEUMATIC OS t s OS PREMIUM AIR RIVETER Mere 331195173 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd Camarillo CA 93011 Visit our website at http Awww harborfreight com TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Copyright 2006 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools For technical questions or replacement parts please call 1 800 444 3353 MANUAL REVISED 01 07 SPECIFICATIONS Rivet Capacity Pin Diameter 3 32 1 8 5 32 3 16 85 to 90 PSI 4 5 SCFM 90 PSI Air Inlet Size 1 4 18 NPT Overall Dimensions 11 High x 10 1 8 Long x 4 Wide 3 Pounds SAVE THIS MANUAL You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly oper ating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures parts list and assembly diagram Keep your invoice with this manual Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference UNPACKING When unpacking check to make sure that all the parts and accessories listed on page 10 are included and the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are miss ing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown
5. D LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISKS AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO SKU 95173 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PAGE 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Jaws slipping Worn or damaged Jaws Replace Jaws Jaws will not open 1 Loose Nosepiece 1 Tighten Nosepiece 2 Dirty Jaws 2 Clean Jaws Stroke is too short 1 Low oil 1 Prime Riveter 2 Rivet wrong size 2 Use proper rivet length Weak pulling action 1 Low air pressure 1 Check regulator 2 Bad air compressor 2 Have compressor serviced by a qualified technician Leaking air 1 Poor hose connections 1 Reconnect using pipe thread sealant tape 2 Bad O Ring 2 Replace O Ring 3 Dirty Air Valve 3 Clean and lubricate with pneumatic tool oil 4 Dirty air line inlet 4 Clean and lubricate with pneumatic tool oil PARTS LIST Part Description 4 Jaws 6 Jaw Push Spring 8 CaseLockNut 9 Principle Axis SKU 95173 Part Description Trigger For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Air Inlet B08 Pin PAGE 9 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM NOTE Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts
6. e Hoses couplers oilers regulators and filters are all available at Harbor Freight Tools NOTE If an automatic oiler is not used put 3 5 drops of pneumatic Tool Oil not included in the tool s quick connector before each use QUICK CONNECTOR AIR INLET NOT INCLUDED 35 a FIGURE B 2 Prior to use the Riveter requires the attachment of a Quick Connector not included to its Air Inlet 85 To do so make sure the screen Air Filter is properly seated in the Air Inlet 35 Wrap approximately 3 of pipe thread sealer tape not included around the male threads of the Quick Connector Then firmly tighten the Quick Connector into the Air Inlet See Figure B To Install A Nosepiece The Riveter comes with a set of four Nosepieces 1 The sizes of the Nosepieces are 3 32 1 8 5 32 and 3 16 and must be matched with the size of the rivet pin 3 32 1 8 5 32 or 3 16 you intend to use See Figure D 2 Use the accessory Spanner when changing Nosepieces 1 Also use care when unscrewing a Nosepiece as the spring action in the Outer Cylinder 2 will cause the Nosepiece to pop out See Figure D Note Nosepieces are stored underneath the Base Cover 34 SKU 95173 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PAGE 5 OPERATION NOSEPIECE 0 Ro OUTER CYLINDER _ 2 TRIGGER 25 AIR SUPPLY HOSE NOT INCLUDED FIGURE D Make sur
7. e the Bottle 15 is firmly inserted onto the Airproof Lid 16 of the Riveter See Figure D Depending on the size of rivet pin used attach the corresponding Nosepiece size 3 32 1 8 5 32 or 3 16 with the accessory Spanner See Figure D IMPORTANT When drilling rivet holes in a workpiece make sure to use the same diameter drill bit as the outer diameter of rivet sleeve you will be using Attach an air hose to the previously installed Quick Connector of the Riveter See Figure D Turn on the air compressor and set its regulator at 90 PSI Do not exceed 90 PSI Insert the pin long thin end of a rivet fully into the Nosepiece 1 CAUTION Make sure to NEVER to touch the Trigger 25 when you are inserting rivets See Figure D Insert the sleeve short thick end of the rivet through the pre drilled hole in the workpiece Hold the Riveter firmly with both hands and squeeze the Trigger 25 to activate the Riveter Repeat as necessary Then release pressure on the Trigger See Figure D When finished using the Riveter turn off the air compressor Squeeze the Trigger 25 again to release any compressed air in the Riveter Then disconnect the air hose from the tool See Figure D Remove the Bottle 15 and empty the used rivets in a proper trash container Then store the Riveter in a clean dry safe location out of reach of children and other unauthorized people See Figure D SKU 95173 For t
8. echnical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PAGE 6 INSPECTION MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING WARNING Always wear ANSI approved safety impact goggles when perform ing any inspection maintenance or cleaning procedures 1 WARNING Prior to performing any inspection maintenance or cleaning of the Riveter make sure to disconnect the air hose from the tool Then squeeze the Trigger 25 again to release any compressed air in the Riveter 2 To clean the exterior of the Riveter wipe with a clean damp cloth using a mild detergent or mild solvent Do not immerse the tool in liquids 3 To clean and change the Jaws a Unscrew and remove the Outer Cylinder 2 using the accessory Spanner b Use the Spanner to unscrew and remove the Jaw Carrier 3 Use care as there is a Jaw Push Spring 6 behind the Jaw Carrier which may fly out c Remove the Jaws 4 from between the Jaw Carrier 3 d If you are going to clean the Jaws 4 use a steel brush and mild solvent Then apply a light coat of machine oil to the Jaws If you are going to replace the Jaws e Insert the new Jaws 4 into the Jaw Carrier 3 See Assy Diagram f When re assembling the Jaw Carrier 3 make sure the Jaw Pushers 5 head lines up with the Jaws See Assy Diagram SPANNER GAUGE a A OUTER CYLINDER JAW CARRIER THREADS FIGURE E 3 g Check the distance from the head of the Jaw Carrier 3 to the mounting threads of the
9. hich it was not intended Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught i mov ing parts Protective electrically non conductive clothes and non skid footwear are recommended when working Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Do not reach over or across running tools or air hoses Disconnect air hose and release any built up air pressure Never service the Riveter or disassemble with the air hose attached Always release any built up air even after disconnecting hose Disconnect the Riveter when not in use Remove adjusting wrenches Check that adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool and work surface before attaching to an air source Avoid unintentional starting Be sure the Trigger 25 is in the OFF position when not in use and before plugging in Do not carry any tool with your finger on the Trigger whether it is attached to an air source or not Do not point the tool towards yourself or anyone Stay alert Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate any tool when you are tired Check for damaged parts Before using any tool any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment and binding of moving parts any broken parts and any other condition that may affect proper operation Any part that is damaged s
10. hould be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician Do not use the tool if the Trigger does not operate properly Replacement parts and accessories This product is to be repaired and serviced only by a qualified technician When this product is serviced only identical replace ment parts should be used Use of any other parts will void the warranty Only use accessories intended for use with this tool Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools Do not operate tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs Read warning labels if taking prescription medicine to determine if your judgement or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs If there is any doubt do not operate the tool Maintenance The maintenance outlined in the Maintenance section of this manual should be performed regularly For your safety this product should be serviced or repaired regularly only by a qualified technician SKU 95173 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PAGE 3 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Zt Compressed air only Use clean dry regulated compressed air between 85 PSI and 90 PSI Never use oxygen carbon dioxide combustible gases or any other bottled gas as a power source for this tool Fire the Rivets into an appropriate work surface only This Riveter is designed for use on metal objects only and is not suitable for soft surfaces Do not fire the Rivets too close to the edge of a
11. quickly provide you with a replacement We will return repaired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 800 444 3353 A CSS Sao LS _ oT TS ZA INC IAS YC IBN SIC IRN SIN RN IRN NSN LINAC ICES SASSI IESE AK gt N AK A IS K N AM For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 AAS h PAGE 11
12. workpiece They may split the workpiece and cause it to fly free causing personal injury Transport the Riveter safely Always disconnect the air supply when moving the tool in the workplace Carry the tool by the handle and avoid contact with the Trig ger 25 Always attach the Bottle 15 to the Riveter prior to using the tool Avoid working alone If an accident happens an assistant can bring help WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are e Lead from lead based paints e Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products e Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber California Health amp Safety Code 25249 5 et seq WARNING The warnings cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator SKU 95173 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PAGE 4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS REGULATOR AIR COMPRESSOR FIGURE A OILER FILTER 1 For best service you should incorporate an oiler regulator and in line filter as shown in the diagram abov
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