Harbor Freight Tools 12 GPM Air Operated Barrel Pump Manual download pdf (Page 7)

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INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING

1. WARNING! Prior to performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning

of the Barrel Pump, make sure to disconnect the air hose from the tool. Then,

open the Air Inlet Ball Valve (3) again to release any compressed air in the Barrel

Pump.

2. Before each use, check the Barrel Pump for loose connections, damaged parts,

and any other condition that will affect the safe and proper operation of the tool.

If there is a problem with the Pump, immediately discontinue its use and have the

tool repaired before further use.

3. To clean the exterior of the Barrel Pump, wipe with a clean, damp cloth using

a mild detergent or mild solvent. Do not immerse the tool in liquids.

4. To clean the interior of the Barrel Pump, immerse the lower section of the

Pumpintoacontainerlledwithamilddetergentormildsolvent.Connectthe

Barrel Pump to an air compressor and pump the detergent or solvent through

the Pump and into a proper waste container until the detergent or solvent being

pumpedisitselfclean.Whennished,disconnecttheaircompressor,releasing

all remaining pressure from the Pump. Remove the Pump from the container of

detergent/solvent. Then, thoroughly dry the Pump.

5. Always dispose of oil and other liquids according to local waste authority

guidelines.

6. When storing, always store the Barrel Pump in a clean, dry, safe location out of

reach of children.

7. CAUTION! All maintenance, service, and repairs not mentioned in this

manualmustonlybeperformedbyaqualiedservicetechnician.

8. Tostoptheowofliquidbeingpumpedfromthebarrel,turntheAirInletBall 

Valve (3) to its closed position. (See Figure C.)

9. WhennishedusingtheBarrelPump,makesuretheAirInletBallValve(3)isin 

its closed position. Turn off the air compressor. Hold a proper container under

the Short Oil Tube (21) and open the Air Inlet Ball Valve again to release any

compressed air in the Barrel Pump. Turn the Regulator (4) to its lowest setting.

Turn the Air Inlet Ball Valve to its closed position. Then, disconnect the air hose

from the Barrel Pump.

10. If necessary, unscrew and remove the Barrel Pump from the barrel. Replace the

bung on the barrel. Wipe the Barrel Pump dry. Then, store the Pump in a clean,

dry, safe location out of reach of children. (See Figure C.)

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