INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
INDEX
GUARANTEE ............................................................................. 14
SAFETY MEASURES AND REQUIREMENTS ........................14
TOOL IDENTIFICATION .......................................................14
TECHNICAL DATA ...............................................................15
MAIN COMPONENTS ..........................................................15
HOW TO USE YOUR RIVETING TOOL .................................16
MAINTENANCE AND CHANGE OF SIZE ...............................18
TOOPING UP THE OIL-DYNAMIC CIRCUIT .........................19
DISPOSAL OF THE RIVETING TOOL ......................................... 19
GUARANTEE
FAR riveting tools are covered by a 12-month warranty. The
tool warranty period starts on the date of delivery to the
buyer, as specified in the relevant document. The warranty
covers the user/buyer provided that the tool is purchased
through an authorized dealer and only if it is used for the
purposes for which it was conceived. The warranty shall
not be valid if the tool is not used or maintained as specified
in the instruction and maintenance handbook. In the event
of defects or failures, FAR S.r.l. shall undertake solely to
repair and/or replace the components it judges to be faulty.
SAFETY MEASURES AND REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION!!!
All the operations must be done in conformity
with the safety requirements, in order to avoid
any consequence for your and other people's
security and to allow the best tool work way.
• Read the instructions carefully before using the tool.
• For all maintenance and/or repairs please contact
FAR s.r.l. authorized service centers and use only
original spare parts. FAR s.r.l. may not be held liable
for damages from defective parts caused by failure
to observe what above mentioned (EEC directive
85/374).
The list of the service centres is available on our website
http://www.far.bo.it ( Organization )
• The tool must be used only by expert workers.
• A protective visor and gloves must be put on when using
the tool.
• Use equipment recommended in the maintenance chapter
to do any maintenance and/or regulation of the tool.
• For topping up the oil, we suggest using only fluids in
accordance with the features specified in this working book.
• If any drop of oil touches your skin, you must wash with
water and alkaline soap.
• The tool can be carried and we suggest putting it into its box
after using.
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• The tool needs a thorough six-monthly overhaul.
• Repairing and cleaning operations must be done when the
tool is not fed.
• If it is possible, we suggest a safety balancer.
• If the A-weighted emission sound pressure level is more
than 70 dB (A), proper hearing protections have to be worn
(anti-noise headset, etc.).
• The workbench and the work surface must be always clean
and tidy. Messiness could cause injury to persons.
• Do not allow unauthorized persons to use the working tools.
• Make sure that the compressed air feeding hoses are properly
sized for their use.
• Do not carry the connected tool by pulling the hose. The pipe
must be far from any heating sources or from cutting parts.
• Keep the tools in good conditions; do not remove either safety
parts or silencers.
• After repair and/or adjustment operation, make sure to remove
the adjusting spanners.
• Before disconnecting the compressed air hose from the tool
make sure that there is no pressure in the hose.
• These instructions must be carefully followed.
TOOL IDENTIFICATION
The riveting tool RAC 181 is identified from a marking that
shows company name and address of manufacturer, designation
of the tool, CE. Always refer to the information on the riveting
tool when requesting technical service.
RAC 181
Date 04-2017
RAC 181
Company name and
address
Designation of the tool
Serial number
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