150. Servicing
a. Lubrication. The drill must be well lubricated at all times. The oil reservoir must be filled before placing the drill in
operation and must be inspected and refilled (if necessary) at frequent intervals thereafter. Remove the oil fill plug and fil l
the oil reservoir. Below 32° F, use engine oil, OE-10 or OHA; above 32° F. use engine oil, OE-30.
b. Preparing for Storage. To prevent internal parts of the drill from rusting while in storage, follow the procedure
outlined below:
(1) Flush the drill thoroughly with cleaning solvent; then flush liberally with light machine oil to lubricate all
internal working parts.
(2) Wedge a cloth plug into the air inlet and exhaust openings to prevent dust from entering the tool while in
storage.
(3) Store the rock drills and their attachments in the compressor side tool box.
Section V. NAIL DRIVER
151. Description
The pneumatic nail driver and rivet buster (fig. 67) is a long-stroke piston type riveting hammer with nail driving
attachments for holding 1/2-inch and 3/4-inch diameter nail heads. Spikes can be started by hand or with the hammer.
When not in use, the nail driver, and rivet buster retainer set, 1/2-inch attachment and 3/4-inch attachment are stored in
the compressor side tool box.
152. Tabulated Data
Manufacturer ............................................................Independent Pneumatic Tool Co.
Model number ..........................................................63-N
Weight ......................................................................24 lbs
Overall length ...........................................................20 5/8 in.
Bore and stroke........................................................1 1/16 x 6 in.
Recommended hose size ........................................½ in.
Air hose connection .................................................½ in. pipe
Recommended air pressure ....................................90 psi
Air requirements.......................................................30 cfm
153. Precautions
a. Never neglect the necessary lubrication procedures (par. 155a).
b. Be sure to blow out the air hose before connecting it to the air connection.
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