RL301
4
rev. 05/13/04
Operating Instructions • Warning Information • Parts Breakdown
Lubrication...
Lubricate the air motor daily with quality air tool oil. If no
air line oiler is used, run a teaspoon of oil through the
tool. The oil can be squirted into the tool air inlet or into
the hose at the nearest connection to the air supply, then
run the tool.
Air Supply...
Tools of this class operate on a wide range of air
pressures. It is recommended that air pressure of
these tools measures 90 PSI at the tool while running
free. Higher pressure (over 90 psig; 6.2 bar) raises
performance beyond the rated capacity of the tool which
will shorten tool life because of faster wear and could
cause injury.
Always use clean, dry air. Dust, corrosive fumes and/or
water in the air line will cause damage to the tool. Drain
the air tank daily. Clean the air inlet filter screen on at
least a weekly schedule. The recommended hookup
procedure can be viewed in the above figure.
The air inlet used for connecting air supply, has
standard 1/4" NPT . Line pressure should be increased
to compensate for unusually long air hoses (over 25 feet).
Minimum hose diameter should be 3/8" I.D. and fittings
should have the same inside dimensions and be
tightly secured.
Operation...
When using the grinder be careful not to exert
excessive force. Too much force could be hazardous if it
causes the cutting tool spindle to bend or break.
The burning of the work piece or excessive speed
reduction indicates too much force being applied.
Changing to a free cutting tool may be better for the
desired rate of speed and stock removal.
Avoid hazardous conditions by making sure there is
sufficient force on the spindle of the cutting tool by placing
the spindle 7/16" or more inside the collet.
Air Inlet
Nipple
MATCO TOOLS™ 1 YEAR LIMITED
WARRANTY FOR AIR TOOLS
Matco warrants its air tools for a period of 1 year to
the consumer. We will repair any air tool covered under
this warranty which proves to be defective in material
or workmanship during the warranty period. In order
to have your tool repaired, return the tool to any Matco
Authorized Warranty Center, freight prepaid. Please
include a copy of your proof of purchase and a brief
description of the problem. The tool will be inspected and
if any part or parts are found to be defective in material or
workmanship, they will be repaired free of charge and the
repaired tool will be returned to you freight prepaid.
This warranty gives you specific rights. You may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
The foregoing obligation is Matco's sole liability under
this or any implied warranty and under no circumstances
shall Matco be liable for any incidental or consequential
damages.
Note: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
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