Air Nibbler 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 a Klutch 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 Air Nibbler is designed for certain applications only.
Table of Contents Intended Use .................................................................................................. 4 Technical Specifications ................................................................................. 4 Important Safety Considerations .................................................................... 5 Safety Signs and Labels ................................................................................ 8 Air Supply ..................................................
Intended Use The Air Nibbler is ideal for nibbling plastic, tin, aluminum and other metals up to 18-gauge rolled steel. Accurately cuts 1 7/32 in. radius without distorted edges. Technical Specifications Item Description Air Consumption 3 CFM Cuts Per Minute 2600 CPM Cutting Radius 5.5mm Cutting Capacity Steel 18 gauge Cutting Capacity Aluminum 18 gauge Cutting Capacity Sheet Metal 18 gauge Maximum Cutting 4.43 FPM Air Inlet Size 1/4 in. NPT Minimum Air Hose Size 3/8 in.
Important Safety Considerations DO NOT modify the tool in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety of the tool and could affect the life of the tool. There are specific applications for which the tool is designed. Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force a small equipment to do the work of larger industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed.
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 tool in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts. Do not use the tool where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The tool can create sparks, which may ignite the dust or fumes.
TOOL USE AND CARE USE COMPRESSED AIR ONLY. Use clean, dry, and regulated compressed air to power the tool. Do not use oxygen, carbon dioxide, or any other bottled gas as a power source for this tool. Lubricate the tool before its initial use and before and after each additional use. Do not force the tool. Pneumatic tools do a better and safer job when used in the manner for which they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct tool for the job. Check for damaged parts before each use.
Safety Signs and Labels Page 8 of 17
Air Supply WARNING: Operating the tool at pressures over the rated capacity may cause severe damage and/or personal injury. Do not exceed 90 PSI while operating the tool. Do not use an accessory rated at a lower maximum pressure than the tool itself. CAUTION: The air supply must be clean while operating the tool. Unclean air will cause excessive wear, shorten the life of the tool, and may cause damage and/or personal injury.
Assembly 1. Wrap the 1/4 in. air nipple with pipe thread seal tape (not included), and then thread it into the air inlet on the air tool. 2. Connect the 3/8 in. I.D. air hose (not included) to a quick-connect coupler (not included) and then to the air nipple. 3. Turn on the air compressor and set it to 90 PSI. Do not exceed the recommended air pressure of 90 PSI. 4. Check the air connection for leaks. Lubrication Air tools require lubrication throughout their lifetime.
Operating Instructions To start the tool, depress and hold the lever. To stop the tool, release the lever. Make sure that the material to be cut does not exceed the capacity of the tool. Apply light pressure when cutting the material. If the tool stalls while cutting, release the lever to turn the tool off, back the tool out of the material about an inch, and then restart the tool and resume cutting. After Each Use Disconnect the air supply from the tool.
Diagram Page 12 of 17
Parts List Part No. Description Quantity 47907-01 SCREW 1 47907-02 O-RING(P12) 1 47907-03 O-RING(P8) 2 47907-04 AIR REGULATOR 1 47907-05 SPRING 1 47907-06 VALVE STEM BUSHING 1 47907-07 VALVE STEM 1 47907-08 O-RING(3.5*1.4) 1 47907-09 AIR INLET 1 47907-10 EXHAUST SLEEVE 1 47907-11 O-RING(26.7*1.
Part No. Description Quantity 47907-39 SCREW 1 47907-40 DIE 1 47907-41 NUT 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 will be required: Model Number, Serial Number/Lot Date Code, and Description.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Klutch Air Tool 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.
Governing Law This limited warranty gives You specific legal rights, and You also may have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied warranties or incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to You. This limited warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to rules pertaining to conflicts of law.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
