Product Type:
Model:
498K
0.498" SHANK THOR AIR
HAMMER/RIVETER
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Study, understand and follow all instructions provided
with this product. Read these instructions carefully
before installing, operating, servicing or repairing this
tool. Keep these instructions in a safe accessible place.
INTENDED USE OF THE TOOL
This tool is designed to be used with 0.498" shank
attachments made of sufficient grade material and
design for the specified use. Do not use this tool
outside of the designed intent. Never modify the
tool for any other purpose or use.
Caution: To help prevent personal injury
• Use of this product can expose you to chemicals
including ethylene glycol, gasoline vapors and
engine exhaust, which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
reproductive harm. For more information, visit
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. Always wear ANSI
approved safety equipment, safety glasses and
clothing when using this product. Study, understand,
and follow all instructions provided with this product.
Failure to read and follow all warnings and operating
instructions may result in damages and serious
injury or death.
• Always wear ANSI approved goggles when using this
product. (Users and By standers).
• Never use this tool for any application other than for
which it was designed.
• Only use accessories designed for this tool.
• Never alter or modify this tool in any way.
• Improper operation and/or maintenance of the tool,
modification of the tool, or use of the tool with
accessories not designed for it could result in
serious injury or death.
• Always select the correct accessories of the correct
size and design for the job that you are attempting to
perform.
• Always work in a clean, safe, well-lit, organized and
adequately equipped area.
• Do not begin repairs without assurance that vehicle
is in secure position, and will not move during repair.
WARNING
WARNING
www.astrotools.com
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
• Astro Pneumatic Tool Co. warrants our products to the
original user against defective material or workmanship
for a period of 1 year (except where noted on our price
schedule) from the date of 1st use. Astro reserves the
right to determine whether the product failed because of
defective material, workmanship or other causes and to
charge back for missing parts. Astro Pneumatic Tool
Co., at its discretion, will repair products covered under
this warranty free of charge. The distributor should
direct the original user to return the product (with the
exceptions listed below) with the distributor’s name,
address, adequate proof of date of purchase or a copy
of warranty card, and a short note explaining the
problem.
Failures caused by accident, alteration, or
misuse are not covered by this warranty.
• Astro Pneumatic Tool Co. or its authorized service
representatives must perform all warranty repairs. Any
repair to the product by unauthorized service represen-
tatives voids this warranty. The rights under this warran-
ty are limited to the original user and may not be trans-
ferred to subsequent owners.
• This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed
or implied, including warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose. Some states do not
allow the exclusion of limitations of incidental or conse-
quential damages so the above limitations may not
apply to you.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN ANY PRODUCT WITHOUT CALLING
1-800-221-9705 FOR INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT INFORMATION
BEFORE USE
DO NOT DISCARD – GIVE TO USER
• The most powerful automotive air hammer on the planet
• Accepts .498" shank size bits and most quick change
chucks, manufacturer is not responsible for resulting
broken air hammer bits
• Not for casual use, always wear ear and eye protection
• Requires a 3/8" air line, 6.2CFM, suggested use
with HI-FLO fittings
Air inlet: 1/4"
Working pressure: 90PSI
Free Speed : 1140 BPM
Piston Dia. : 19 mm / 3/4"
Piston Stroke : 98.4 mm / 3-7/8"
Shank Dia. :12.6 mm / 0.498"
Air consumption: 6.2 CFM
Vibration value: 22.52 m/s2
Sound power: 94.4 dBA
Weight: 2.5 kg / 5. 5lbs
Overall length: 257mm / 10"
Specification:
When unpacking, check the parts diagram and part
number listing on page 4 to make sure all parts are
included. If any parts are missing or damaged,
please call your distributor.
