Things You'll Need:
- Air tool lubricant
- Clean rags
- End wrenches
- Compressed air dryers
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Step 1
Treat the air tool with respect in regards to its operational capacity. Do not over-torque an air impact wrench or a drill to a point it will no longer turn a bolt or continue drilling a hole. Use the correct sized tool for the job. Do not drop or throw the tool to the ground. Hard impacts can damage internal gears and bearings.
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Step 2
Add the correct amount or air tool lubricant before and after the tool's use. In most cases three to four drops of oil inside the air connector will be sufficient to keep the internal bearings and gears well lubricated. Run the air tool for up to one minute after adding the oil. This will distribute the lubricant throughout the tool.
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Step 3
Wipe down the air tool after internal oiling. The oil will migrate through the air outlet. Wiping away excess oil will keep the operator from having a slippery grip and spreading oil over clean surfaces.
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Step 4
Tighten all air connectors often with the proper sized end wrenches. Loose air connectors will not allow the air tool to perform at optimum levels. Low air pressure can damage the tool due to low torque properties.
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Step 5
Install air dryers on all airlines feeding the air tools. Air compressors not only compress air, but collect moisture as well. All moisture must be removed from the compressed air source before entering the air tool. Moisture will cause premature wear and tear in the internal gears and bearings.
