Ingersoll Rand 161C1 Manual De Funcionamiento Y Mantenimiento

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR
Model 161 and 3161 Scalers are designed for removing rust, scale and old paint from large,
easily accessible areas such as bridges, decks, hulls, railroad cars and storage tanks.
Ingersoll–Rand is not responsible for customer modification of tools for applications on which
Ingersoll–Rand was not consulted.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EMPLOYER TO PLACE THE INFORMATION
IN THIS MANUAL INTO THE HANDS OF THE OPERATOR.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY.
PLACING TOOL IN SERVICE
Always operate, inspect and maintain this tool in
accordance with American National Standards
Institute Safety Code for Portable Air Tools
(ANSI B186.1).
For safety, top performance, and maximum durability
of parts, operate this tool at 90 psig (6.2 bar/620 kPa)
maximum air pressure at the inlet with 5/16" (8 mm)
inside diameter air supply hose.
Always turn off the air supply and disconnect the air
supply hose before installing, removing or adjusting
any accessory on this tool, or before performing any
maintenance on this tool.
Do not use damaged, frayed or deteriorated air hoses
and fittings.
Be sure all hoses and fittings are the correct size and
are tightly secured. See Dwg. TPD905–1 for a typical
piping arrangement.
Always use clean, dry air at 90 psig (6.2 bar/620 kPa)
maximum air pressure. Dust, corrosive fumes and/or
excessive moisture can ruin the motor of an air tool.
Do not lubricate tools with flammable or volatile
liquids such as kerosene, diesel or jet fuel.
Do not remove any labels. Replace any damaged label.
USING THE TOOL
Always wear eye protection when operating or
performing maintenance on this tool.
The use of other than genuine Ingersoll–Rand replacement parts may result in safety hazards, decreased tool performance, and
increased maintenance, and may invalidate all warranties.
Repairs should be made only by authorized trained personnel. Consult your nearest Ingersoll–Rand Authorized Servicenter.
Refer All Communications to the Nearest
Ingersoll–Rand Office or Distributor.
Ingersoll–Rand Company 1998
Printed in U.S.A.
MODEL 161 AND 3161 SCALERS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ENCLOSED.
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING TOOL.
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Always wear hearing protection when operating this
tool.
Keep hands, loose clothing and long hair away from
impacting end of tool.
Anticipate and be alert for sudden changes in motion
during start up and operation of any power tool.
Keep body stance balanced and firm. Do not
overreach when operating this tool. High reaction
torques can occur at or below the recommended air
pressure.
Tool accessory may continue to impact briefly after
throttle is released.
Air powered tools can vibrate in use. Vibration,
repetitive motions or uncomfortable positions may be
harmful to your hands and arms. Stop using any tool
if discomfort, tingling feeling or pain occurs. Seek
medical advice before resuming use.
Use accessories recommended by Ingersoll–Rand.
Never operate a Percussion Tool unless an accessory is
properly installed and the tool is held firmly against
the work.
Always use a retainer, when furnished, in addition to
proper barriers to protect persons in surrounding or
lower areas from possible ejected accessories.
This tool is not designed for working in explosive
atmospheres.
This tool is not insulated against electric shock.
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Form P5963
Edition 10
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November, 1998
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