2-in-1 Air Operated Grease Gun Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Thank you very much for choosing an Ironton™ product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it. This grease gun is designed for certain applications only.
Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Packaging Contents .............................................................................................................................. 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information .................
Intended Use The Ironton 2-in-1 Air Operated Grease Gun is a manual lever or air operated grease gun with 16 oz. lubricant capacity.
this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended. • Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements. ⚠WARNING WORK AREA SAFETY • Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit. Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts. • Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g.
⚠CAUTION GREASE GUN USE AND CARE • Do not force the grease gun. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for which they are designed. Plan your work and use the correct product for the job. • Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the product will operate properly and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the product with a damaged part.
Main Parts of Grease Gun Subassembly Main Housing Connector Rigid Coupler Assembly or Flexible Hose Assembly Tube Container Manual Handle Assembly Instructions Page 7 of 19
Pneumatic Use Assembly • Attach the flexible hose or rigid coupler to the main housing. See Figure 1. Figure1 • Insert the tube container into the main housing. See Figures 2 and 3. Figure 2 Figure 3 Manual Lever Grease Gun Assembly • Attach the rigid coupler assembly (#10) or flexible hose assembly (#10b) to the manual handle (#24), See Figure 4.
• Attach the manual handle (#24) to the tube container (#19). See Figure 5. Figure 5 The completed assembly is shown below in Figures 6 and 7. Figure 6 Figure 7 Before Each Use ⚠WARNING • Disconnect from air supply before changing accessories or servicing. Before each use, prime the grease gun by following the Operation Instructions until grease flows from the tip (#10a). If the grease gun does not prime properly, follow the instructions below for venting trapped air.
Operating Instructions ⚠WARNING • Always wear the proper protective equipment, including ANSI Z87.1 compliant eye protection. • High Pressure Fluid Hazard. Do not use a hose pressure rating that is less than the grease gun. • Do not exceed the max pressure of 6000 PSI. • Ensure that the trigger is in the OFF position when connecting to the air supply. Setting up the Air Line for Operation • Make sure that the air compressor being used for the air tool operation supplies the correct output (CFM).
Air System Layout 1 Air grease gun ○ 2 Air Hose 3/8” (I.D.) ○ 3 Oiler ○ 4 Pressure Regulator ○ 5 Filter ○ 6 Shut Off Valve ○ 7 Whip Hose ○ 8 Coupler Body and Connector ○ 9 Drain Daily ○ 10 1/2” or Larger Pipe and Fitting ○ 11 Air Dryer ○ 12 1” or Larger Pipe and Fitting ○ 13 Air Compressor ○ 14 Auto Drain ○ 15 Drain Daily ○ Cartridge Loading • Remove the tube container (#19) from the gun body. See Figure 8. Figure 8 • Pull back on the tube handle (#22) until it is fully extended.
• Remove the cap and/or lid from both ends of the cartridge (not included). Insert the cartridge into the tube container in the orientation indicated on the cartridge. Make sure that the cartridge is as far in as possible. See Figures 10 and 11. Figure 10 • Reconnect the tube container to the gun body. Press the locking plate to release the handle. Press the handle in as far as it will go. See Figures 12 and 13.
Filler Pump Loading Refer to Figure 15. • Pull back on the tube handle (#22) until it is fully extended. Lock it into place with the locking plate (#23). • Insert the filler plug on the end of the hose of a filler pump (not included) into the fill nozzle (#12) of the grease gun. • Follow the operating instructions provided in the filler pump manual (not included) to work the filler pump until the tube container (#19) of the grease gun is full. • Disconnect the grease gun from the filler pump.
Using the Manual Grease Gun This air-powered grease gun can be used as a manual grease gun with the manual handle. • Remove the gun body from the tube container by turning it counter-clockwise. See Figure 18. • Fill the tube container with grease by following the Grease Loading instructions. • Attach the manual handle (#24) to the tube container by turning it clockwise. Make sure that the manual handle is mounted onto the container tube tight and secure. See Figure 19.
Maintain the grease gun by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be examined before it is used. Keep your grease gun in good repair. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. The following chart is based on a normal operation schedule.
Parts Diagram Parts List Part Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10a 10b 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Part Description Main housing Air inlet Trigger assembly Trigger Set screw Piston assembly Spring Front housing Connecter Rigid coupler assembly Tip Flexible hose assembly Air vent valve Fill nozzle Gasket Lock nut Washer Plunger Backlash gasket Spring Tube container Container cap Follower rod Tube handle Locking plate Manual handle Page 16 of 19 Quantity 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Replacement Parts • For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. • Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence. • When ordering parts, the following information will be required: item description, item model number, item serial number/item lot date code, and the replacement part reference number.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or ''Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only (''You'' or ''Your'') that the Ironton product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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