Product Safety Information
Intended Use:
The Series JH40 Jackhamer is capable of drilling 2 inch (51 mm) diameter holes up to
18 feet (5.5 m) deep in medium to hard rock. It is particularly suitable for construction work,
medium industrial maintenance work and for general utility work in quarries and mines.
For additional information refer to Air Percussive Drill Product Safety Information Manual
Form 04584975.
Manuals can be downloaded from www.irtools.com.
Installation and Lubrication
Size air supply line to ensure tool's maximum operating pressure (PMAX) at tool inlet. Drain
condensate from valve(s) at low point(s) of piping, air filter and compressor tank daily. Install
a properly sized Safety Air Fuse upstream of hose and use an anti-whip device across any
hose coupling without internal shut-off, to prevent hose whipping if a hose fails or coupling
disconnects. See drawing 16572133 and table on page 2. Maintenance frequency is shown in
circular arrow and defined as h=hours, d=days, and m=months. Items identified as:
1. Air filter
2. Regulator
3. Lubricator
4. Emergency shut-off valve
5. Hose diameter
Air Supply Connections
Always use clean, dry air. Dust, corrosive fumes and/or excessive moisture can ruin an air tool. An
air line filter can greatly increase the life of an air tool. The filter removes dust and moisture.
Use quality hose designed for rock drill service. Rock drill hose is constructed with an outer
covering that resists abrasive wear and an oil resistant inner tube capable of withstanding the
heat of compressed air. Quality hose has a working pressure safety factor of at least 4 to 1 in
relation to burst.
When using new air hose, blow lubricated air through the hose for a duration of time that is long
enough to completely coat the inside with oil.
Attach safety cables across hose couplings and fittings and install safety locking pins or
clips on coupling to prevent whipping air hoses.
Blow out the main air supply hose to get rid of moisture, rubber particles and dirt before
attaching the hose to the tool.
Compressed air is dangerous. When blowing out an air hose, hold it firmly and point
it away from personnel and equipment. Never blow your clothes free of dust with
compressed air.
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Thread size
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Anti-whip device
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Oil
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Safety Air Fuse
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