This
Important Safety Information.
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INfORMaTION
THIS TOOL.
• Always operate, inspect and maintain this
tool in accordance with American National
Standards Institute Safety Code of Portable
Air Tools (ANSI B186.1) and any other
applicable safety codes and regulations.
• For safety, top performance and maximum
durability of parts, operate this tool at 90
psig/6.2 bar max air pressure with 3/8"
diameter air supply hose.
• Always wear impact-resistant eye
protection when operating or performing
maintenance on this tool.
• High sound levels can cause permanent
hearing loss. Always use hearing protection
as recommended by your employer or
OSHA regulation.
• Keep the tool in efficient operating
condition.
• Operators and maintenance personnel
must be physically able to handle the bulk,
weight and power of this tool.
• Air under pressure can cause severe injury.
Never direct air at yourself or others.
Always turn off the air supply, drain hose
of air pressure and detach tool from air
supply before installing, removing or
adjusting any accessory on this tool, or
before performing any maintenance on this
tool. Failure to do so could result in injury.
Always check for damaged, frayed or loose
hoses
immediately. Do not use quick detach
couplings at tool. See instructions for
correct set-up.
• Air powered tools can vibrate in use.
Vibration,
uncomfortable positions over extended
periods of time may be harmful to your
hands and arms. Discontinue use of tool if
discomfort, tingling feeling or pain occurs.
Seek medical advice before resuming use.
• Place the tool on the work before starting
the tool. Do not point or indulge in any
horseplay with this tool.
• Slipping, tripping and/or falling while
operating air tools can be a major cause
SX231B: Parts Breakdown & Operating Manual
WARNING!
WARNING
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS
COULD RESULT IN INJURY.
Instruction
Manual
Contains
THIS
INSTRUCTION
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OpeRaTINg
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fittings,
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replace
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of serious injury or death. Be aware of
excess hose left on the walking or
work surface.
• Keep body working stance balanced and
firm. Do not overreach when operating
the tool.
• Anticipate and be alert for sudden changes
in motion during start up and operation of
any power tool.
• Do not carry tool by the hose. Protect the
hose from sharp objects and heat.
• Tool shaft may continue to rotate briefly
after throttle is released. Avoid direct
contact with accessories during and after
use. Gloves will reduce the risk of cuts
or burns.
• Keep away from rotating end of tool.
Do not wear jewelry or loose
clothing. Secure long hair. Scalping can
occur if hair is not kept away from tool
and accessories. Choking can occur if
neckwear is not kept away from tool
and accessories.
• Correct grinding wheel mounting is
necessary to prevent injury from
broken wheels. Do not use chipped
or cracked grinding wheels. Grinding
wheels should be a free fit on the
spindle to prevent stress at the hole.
Use only wheel collars that come with
the grinder for mounting the grinding
wheel. Flat washers or other adapters
may over stress the wheel. Always use
heavy paper blotter discs between the
wheel collars and the grinding wheel.
Tighten the wheel on the spindle to
prevent spin off when the air grinder
is turned off.
• Do not lubricate tools with flammable or
volatile liquids such as kerosene, diesel
or jet fuel.
• Do not force tool beyond its rated capacity.
• Do not remove any labels. Replace any
damaged labels.
• Use accessories recommended by
Sunex Tools®.
Rev. 05/17/10