Central Pneumatic 98189, Set Up And Operating Instructions Manual

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SKU 98189

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unpacking

When unpacking, check to make sure 

that the item is intact and undamaged.  If 

any parts are missing or broken, please 

call Harbor Freight Tools at the number 

shown throughout the manual as soon as 

possible.

This air tool may be shipped with a 

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protective plug covering the air inlet.  

Remove this plug before set up.

Air supply

to preVent 

explosion: 

use only clean, dry, regulated, 

compressed air to power this 

tool.  do not use oxygen, 

carbon dioxide, combustible 

gases, or any other bottled 

gas as a power source for this 

tool.

1.  Incorporate an in-line oiler, shut-off 

valve, regulator with pressure gauge, 

and filter for best service, as shown in 

the diagram above. 

 An in-line shut-

off valve is an important safety 

device because it controls the air 

supply even if the air hose is rup-

tured.

note: 

If an automatic oiler system is not 

used, add a few drops of Pneumatic 

Tool Oil to the airline connection be-

fore operation.  Add a few more drops 

after each hour of continual use.
Attach an air hose to the compres-

2. 

sor’s air outlet.  Connect the air hose 

to the air inlet of the tool.  Other com-

ponents, such as a connector and 

quick coupler, will make operation 

more efficient, but are not required.

WArning!  to preVent serious 

injurY FroM AccidentAl 

operAtion: 

do not install a female quick 

coupler on the tool.

  Such a coupler 

contains an air valve that will allow 

the air tool to retain pressure and 

operate accidentally after the air 

supply is disconnected.

note: 

Air flow, and therefore tool perfor

-

mance, can be hindered by under-

sized air supply components.
The air hose must be long enough 

3. 

to reach the work area with enough 

extra length to allow free movement 

while working.
Make sure the tool’s throttle or switch 

4. 

is in the off position; refer to Opera-

tion section for description of con-

trols.
Close the in-line safety valve be-

5. 

tween the compressor and the tool.
Turn on the air compressor according 

6. 

to the manufacturer’s directions and 

allow it to build up pressure until it 

cycles off.