Ingersoll Rand 7978-() - Manual

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Distribution Center, White House, TN at PH: (615) 672–0321, FAX: (615) 672–0801.

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Ingersoll–Rand Company

ARO Tool Products

1725 U.S. No. 1 North

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P.O. Box 8000

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

SECTION

M10

MANUAL

15

Released:

10/81

Revised:

1-20-00

Form:

1956-2

INCLUDING:ĂOPERATION,ĂINSTALLATIONĂ&ĂMAINTENANCE

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING,

OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.

Models: 7978–( )

60,000 R.P.M. PENCIL GRINDER

WARNING

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FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY.

To aid the operator’s understanding of proper and safe use of
grinders, the publications, ‘‘Use, Care and Protection of Abrasive
Wheels”, A.N.S.I. B7.1, and ‘‘Safety Code for Portable Air Tools”,
A.N.S.I. B186.1, can be purchased from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, New York 10018

WARNING

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Operate this tool at 90 p.s.i.g. (6.2 bar) maximum air pressure
at the air inlet of the tool.

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Disconnect air supply from tool before removing/installing
mounted wheel or performing other maintenance procedures.

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Keep hands, clothing and long hair away from rotating end of
tool.

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Anticipate and be alert for sudden changes in motion during
start up and operation of any power tool.

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Never exceed rated r.p.m. of tool.

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Wear suitable eye and hearing protection while operating tool.

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Tool shaft can continue to rotate briefly after throttle is re-
leased.

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Do not lubricate tools with flammable or volatile liquids such as
kerosene, diesel or jet fuel.

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Use tool only for purposes for which it was intended.

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Never use mounted stone or carbide burr with speed rating
lower than r.p.m. rating of tool.

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Do not use excessive work pressure.

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Allow only people who have received training in ‘‘proper grind-
er operation” to operate grinder.

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Do not remove any labels. Replace any damaged label.

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Use only accessories recommended by ARO.

WARNING

Repeated prolonged operator exposure to vibrations which may
be generated in the use of certain hand–held tools may produce
Raynaud’s phenomenon, commonly referred to as Whitefinger
disease. The phenomenon produces numbness and burning
sensations in the hand and may cause circulation and nerve dam-
age as well as tissue necrosis. Repetitive users of hand–held
tools who experience vibrations should closely monitor duration
of use and their physical condition.

NOTICE

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The use of other than genuine ARO replacement parts may
result in safety hazards, decreased tool performance and in-
creased maintenance and may invalidate all warranties.

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ARO is not responsible for customer modification of tools for
applications on which ARO was not consulted.

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Tool maintenance and repair should be performed by autho-
rized, trained, competent personnel. Consult your nearest
ARO authorized servicenter.

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It is the responsibility of the employer to place the information
in this manual into the hands of the operator.