Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Macnaught K40 or K45
Lever Action Grease Gun
PLEASE READ THIS SAFETY INFORMATION
CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
Read and retain this instruction manual to assist you
in the operation and maintenance of this product.
'Cautions' are listed throughout this manual to advise
of actions that may cause damage to your
equipment.
Product Description
Your Macnaught LEVERGUN is a High Quality Lever
Action grease gun engineered for durability and high
pressure greasing.
It is designed for use with 400g (K32) or 450g (K29)
cartridges or bulk grease. The filler/bleeder valve in
the head also allows clean filling from 20kg (35lb)
grease pails using a Macnaught "J3" Grease Gun
Filler Pump.
A wide range of Macnaught greasing accessories
including Flexible Extensions, Needle Point
Couplers, Adaptors and Button Head Couplers are
available from your Macnaught dealer.
CAUTION
Caution must be observed when either unscrewing
the barrel or unscrewing the pull handle from the
follower rod as the large follower spring inside the
barrel is energised.
Grease Filling Procedure
Cartridge Fill
1) Select the correct Follower Position.
2) Unscrew Barrel and "Lock" Follower (Figure 4).
3) Pull Follower Rod out until groove in rod can be
moved into slot in Barrel End Cap, lock the rod into
end cap.
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4) Remove both caps from grease cartridge. Insert
into barrel, larger open end first. Ensure the seal
washer is in position and screw the barrel to head
tightly.
5) Bleed air from grease (see Figure 5).
Bulk Fill
1)
Select the correct Follower Position.
2) Unscrew Barrel and "Lock" Follower (Figure 4).
3) Insert the Barrel into grease and slowly pull the
Follower Rod out while pushing the Barrel further
into grease (see Figure 2).
Figure 2
Figure 3
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