SIOUX
Operator Instructions
Includes — Foreseen Use, Work Stations, Putting Into Service,
Operating, Dismantling, Assembly and Safety Rules.
Manufacturer/Supplier
Sioux Tools, Inc.
250 Snap-on Drive
P.O. Box
1596
Murphy, NC 28906
U.S.A.
Tel No. 828-835-9765
Product Net Weight
0.44
lbs
0.20
Kg
Air Pressure
Recommended Working
Maximum
SAFETY
MESSAGES
Personal Safety Equipment
Use- safety Glasses
YES
use —Safety Gloves
YES
Use —Safety Boots
Use —Breathing Masks
YES
Use - Ear Protectors
YES
Safety rules when using 5978A
Pencil
Die Grinder
—Use accessories
rated at least 54,000 RPM.
—Prolonged exposure to vibration may cause injury.
• —Read all instructions
before using this tool. All
operators must be fully trained in its use and aware of
these safety rules.
—Do not exceed the maximum working air pressure.
—Use personal protection equipment as recommended.
—Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling,
and other construction
chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth defects and other
reproductive
harm.
—Use only compressed air at the !ecommended
conditions.
—If the tool appears to malfunction,
immediately and arrange for service
and repair.
If it is not practical
remove
tool from service,
off the air supply to the tool and write
or have written a warning note and
attach
it to the tool.
— If tool is to be used
with
a balancer
other suspension device, ensure that
the tool is firmly
attached
suspension/support
device.
—When operating the tool, always keep
the body and particularly the hands
away from the working
attachment
fixed to the tool.
—The tool is not electrically
Never use the tool if there is any
Model
5978A
1/8" (3 mm) Pencil Air Die Grinder
Fax
No.
828-835-9685
Recommended
Use Of
Balancer Or Support
NO
6.2
bar
90
bar
90
6.2
A
WARNING
Always Read Instructions
Before Using Power
AtwaysWear Safety
Goggles
Wear Hearing Protectim
Avoid Prolonged Exposure
To Vibration
activities
contains
remove from use
to
then shut
All Pipe And Fittings
Should Be II? Or Larger
Compressor
with Sufficient Capacity
or
To Maintain
Recommended
Working Pressure At
to the
Each Tool Outlet
Receiver
Tank
40 Gallons
Or More
insulated.
Recommended Air Supply System
Page No I
Important
Read these instructions
carefully
before installing,
servicing or repairing this tool. Keep these instructions
accessible place.
Product Type
1/8" (3 mm) Pencil
Air
Die Grinder
Model
No/Nos
5978A
Recommended
Hose
Bore
Size — Minimum
5/16
ins
8 mm
Noise Level: Sound Pressure Level 72.0 dB(A)
Sound
Power
Level
Test Method: Tested in accordance with Pneurop
test code PN8NTC1ang ISO Standard 3744
Vibration
Level
2.0
Test Method:
Tested
in accordance
standards
8662
Parts
1 & 13
chance of coming into contact with live electricity.
—Always when using the tool, adopt a firm footing and/or
position and grip the tool sufficiently only to overcome
any reaction forces that may result from the tool doing
work. Do not overgrip.
—Use only correct
spare parts for maintenance
repair. Do not improvise or make temporary
Major servicing and repairs should only be carried out
by persons trained to do so.
—Do not lock, tape, wire, etc. the 'On/Off' valve in 'On'
position. The trigger/lever, etc. must always be free to
return to the 'Off' position when released.
—Always shut off the air supply to the tool and press the
'On/Off'
valve
to exhaust
the air from
before fitting, removing or adjusting
attachment
fitted
to the tool.
—Before using the tool, make sure that a shut off device
Take Air From Top
Easy To Reach And
Air Tool
Operate Shut Off Valve
Air Regulator Set At
Recommended Working
Air Pressure
Filter
Lubricator
Drain Daily
Form
# ZCE568A
Date 6-03/A
operating,
in a sate
RPM
54,000
Cycles Per Min.
Serial
No.
Recommended
Max.
Hose Length
30
Ft
10M
84.0 dB(A)
Meters
/ Sec2
with
ISO
and
repairs.
the feed
hose
the working
Low Spot To
Trap Water
Drain Daily
Figure 1