9.1.4 Air valve
This air valve (18) (Fig. N) controls the amount of air pressure supplied to the
automated blowing and lubrication system of the tool. Adjust the air pressure based
on the specific tapping application.
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9.1.5 Oil valve
This oil valve (19) (Fig. O) controls the flow rate of the lubricating oil which gets mixed
into the compressed air stream for the automated blowing and lubrication system.
• Increase the flow rate when tapping larger holes or harder metals, such as steel or
mild steel.
• Decrease the flow rate when tapping smaller holes or softer materials, such as
aluminium, brass or copper.
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9.2 Start-up and shut-down
9.2.1 Start-up in manual mode
1. Connect an air hose with diameter of Ø8 mm (not supplied) to the suitable
compressed air supply regulated between 6 and 8 bar.
2. Connect the supplied power cord to the power inlet (1) of the tool.
3. Align the quick-connect tap adapter with the collet chuck (10). The tap adapter
should attach to the collet chuck once aligned correctly.
4. Press the power button (3) to switch on the tool. The power button lights up green
and the control panel (5) is on.
5. Switch on the compressed air supply.
6. Verify that the tapping setting shown on the control panel (5) matches the desired
application.
7. Grasp the control handle (9) firmly to guide and stabilise the tool.
8. Position the tool so that the tap is aligned with the pre-drilled hole in the
workpiece.
9. Press and hold the start button (14) to begin tapping.
10. Apply steady and consistent pressure to guide the tap into the hole.
11. Once the desired thread depth is achieved, release the start button (14) to stop.
12. Press and hold the reverse button (13) to reverse the tap out of the hole.
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Air valve (18)
Oil valve (19)
NOTICE!
» Always observe the resistance and smoothness of the tapping action. If the tapping
starts to bind or feel rough, immediately take the following steps:
1. Release the start button (14) to stop the tool.
2. Retract the tap slightly by pulling back on the control handle (9).
3. Use compressed air or a brush to clear any metal chips or debris from the
workpiece before resuming tapping.
9.2.2 Start-up in auto mode
1. Connect an air hose with diameter of Ø8 mm (not supplied) to the suitable
compressed air supply regulated between 6 and 8 bar.
2. Connect the supplied power cord to the power source and to the power inlet (1)
of the tool.
3. Align the quick-connect tap adapter with the collet chuck (10). The tap adapter
should attach to the collet chuck once aligned correctly.
4. Press the power button (3) to switch on the tool. The power button lights up green
and the control panel (14) is on.
5. Switch on the compressed air supply.
6. Verify that the tapping setting shown on the control panel (5) matches the desired
application.
7. Grasp the control handle (9) firmly to guide and stabilise the tool.
8. Position the tool so that the tap is aligned with the pre-drilled hole in the
workpiece.
9. Press the start button (14) once to initiate the automated tapping cycle.
10. Once the automated tapping cycles are complete, the tool stops operation.
NOTICE!
» Always observe the resistance and smoothness of the tapping action. If the tapping
starts to bind or feel rough, immediately take the following steps:
1. Press the reverse button (13) once to pause the automated tapping cycle.
2. Press the reverse button (13) again to cancel the automated tapping cycle.
3. Retract the tap slightly by pulling back on the control handle (9).
4. Use compressed air or a brush to clear any metal chips or debris from the
workpiece before resuming tapping.
9.2.3 Shut-down in manual mode
1. Release the start button (14) or the reverse button (13).
2. Press the power button (3) to switch off the tool.
3. Switch off the compressed air supply.
9.2.4 Shut-down in auto mode
After the automated tapping cycles are complete:
1. Press the power button (3) to switch off the tool.
2. Switch off the compressed air supply.