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BENCHTOP PlaNisHiNg HammEr
model 97028
assEmBl Y aNd OPEra TiNg iNsTruCTiONs
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read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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sa VE THis maNual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference. imPOrT aNT saFETY iNFOrma TiON in this manual, on the labeling, and all other information provided with this product: This
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gENEral saFETY rulEs WarNiNg! read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in serious injury. sa VE THEsE iNsTruCTiONs 1. Work area safety a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. b. Keep children and bystanders away while operating this Planishing Hammer. Distractions can cause you to lose control. 2. Personal safety a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating. Do not use this to
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e. Maintain tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, damaged or cracked hoses, bad connections and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. Properly maintained tools are less likely to bind and are easier to control. f. Use the Planishing Hammer in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for this particular type o
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sPECiFiC saFETY rulEs WarNiNg! To prevent serious injury and/or property damage: 1. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-duty work gloves during use. 2. Do not exceed max air pressure of 100 PSI. 3. Disconnect from air supply when not in use. 4. Mount on flat, level surface able to support the weight of the Planishing Hammer and the material being hammered. 5. Inspect before each use; do not use if parts are loose or damaged. 6. Read this manual before set up and/or use. 7. Maintain
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understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. sa VE THEsE iNsTruCTiONs. sPECiFiCa TiONs Stand/Mounting Bracket: Formed Steel Anvil Shaft and Anvils: Machined Steel Construction Materials Air Hammer: Die-Cast Aluminum Air Hose: Black Braided Reinforced Rubber w/Crimped Brass Fittings Mounting Plate Thickness 11 Gauge Steel Plate Air Inlet Size 1/4” X 18 NPT (Female) Activation Method Variable S
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assEmBl Y 1. Mount the Frame (24) to workbench, and make sure it is fastened securely to prevent loosening during use. 2. The Frame can be filled with sand if you wish to help minimize sound and vibration. Air Inlet (9) Mini Planishing Hammer Air Hose (25) Foot Pedal (26) Figure 1 3. Connect the Rubber Air Hose (25) to both the Air Inlet (9) and the Foot Pedal (26). see Figure 1. Foot Pedal (26) Figure 2 4. Connect pneumatic air supply to the Foot Pedal (26). see Figure 2 and Figure 3
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read the ENTirE imPOrT aNT saFETY iNFOrma TiON section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. air Outlet, connect air inlet, connect hose Figure 3 hose to Hammer to air compressor 7. The Frame (24) should be positioned so that the mounted Mini Planishing Ham- mer is extending slightly over the edge of the workbench. This will help to accom- modate various shapes being plannished. 8. Screw off the Coil Spring (15
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OPEra TiNg iNsTruCTiONs 1. Turn on the Air Compressor (not included) and set it to 90 PSI. Do not exceed maximum air pressure of 100 PSI. 2. Before planishing, test the operation by pressing down on the Foot Pedal (26). 3. Adjust the cycle speed of the Planishing Hammer by turning the Regulator (4) clockwise or counterclockwise. 4. Using both hands, place the material to be planished between the Anvil Head (21) and the Hammer Shank (23). 5. Press down on the Foot Pedal (26) to opperate pla
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Probable solutions Mini Planishing No air pressure in air line. Check all hoses, connections Hammer will not and make sure the compressor is operate when Foot operating. Pedal is depressed. Regulator valve is closed. Turn the valve counterclockwise. Mini Planishing Air Pressure is below normal operating Check Regulator on compressor and Hammer operates pressure of 90 PSI. Planishing Hammer. but at diminished Regulator valve is closed. Turn the valve cou
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ParTs lisT Part description Q’ty Part description Q’ty 1 Body 1 14 Cylinder 1 2 Rubber Gasket 1 15 Coil Spring 1 3 O-Ring 2 16 Trigger 1 4 Regulator 1 17 Pin 1 5 Control Pin 1 18 Pin 1 6 O-Ring 1 19 Anvil Shaft 1 7 Ball 1 20 Hex Screw 1 8 Spring 1 21 Anvil Head 2 9 Air Inlet 1 22 Hex Screw 2 10 Rear Valve 1 23 Hammer Shank 1 11 Valve Disk 1 24 Frame 1 12 Front Valve 1 25 Air Hose 1 13 Piston 1 26 Foot Pedal 1 ParTs PHOTO 24 25 26 15 19 23 21 1 SKU 97028 For technical questions, please call 1-800
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assEmBl Y diagram SKU 97028 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12
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limiTEd 1 YEar W arraNTY Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of one year from the date of purchase (90 days if used by a professional contractor or if used as rental equipment). This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repai
