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SM-97
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do not allow corrosive gases or foreign material to enter
the unit. Moisture, oil-based contaminants, or other liquids
must be filtered out.
2. Eye protection is always required when running motor.
3. Hearing protection is recommended when in close prox-
imity to all operating air motors.
4. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, gloves and
other personal safety equipment must be used.
5. Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common
sense when operating a power tool.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
7. Keep your work area clean and well lit.
8. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such
as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
9. Disconnect the tool from the air supply before installing,
making any adjustment, changing accessories, servicing or
storing tool.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result
in accident, fire and/or personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WA R NING!
!
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SM-97
TROUBLE-SHOOTING (Cont’)
PROBLEM CAUSE & SOLUTION
Torque control will
not release at torque
setting
1. Broken latch release pawl
—Replace–see pg. 8, (Pc. #36, pg. 11).
2. Broken torque spring
—Replace–see pg. 8, (Pc. #5, pg. 11).
3. Broken latch
—Replace–see pg. 8, (Pc. #34, pg. 11).
4. Broken or excessive wear on tips of all pawls
—Replace-see pg8(Pc29,36,40&42, pg.11).
5. Broken spring ends or anchor pins of latch
pawls and reverse pawl
—Replace–see pg.8, (Springs & pins, pg. 11).
6. Reaction member seized to int. gear assembly
—Consult factory
7. Broken or short roll pin stop on reaction
member. Check for scoring on stop plate sec-
tion of handle connector
—Replace–see pg. 7, (Pc. #32, pg. 11).
8. Ball retainer has broken or lost any balls.
Check correct assembly of retainers.
—Replace–see pg. 9, (Pc. #43, pg. 11).
Torque control will
not relatch in re-
verse
1. Broken latch or latch spring
—Replace–see pg. 8, (Pc. #28,34, pg. 11).
2. Broken reverse pawls, springs or anchor pin
—Replace–see pg.8 (Pc#39,40,41,42, pg.11).
3. Slot radii on internal gear oversized/gouged
—Replace internal gear (Pc. #10, pg. 11)
4. Insufficient torque on drive spindle end
—See note on pg.5. Hold spindle end in vise
and manually turn TAM ccw; should relatch.
5. Excessive burrs or wear on internal gears pre-
venting free rotation
—Debur/replace–see pg. 7,(Pc. #10, pg. 11).
Caution: Disassembly or reassembly of torque control unit must be
performed by qualified personnel. It is advisable to return torque
control units to the factory or consult the factory for necessary repair.
