Harbor Freight Tools Impact Driver 65159 User Manual

AIR RATCHET WRENCH

1/4” 1/2” 3/8”

65159

65160

65161

SET up ANd OpERATINg INSTRuCTIONS

model

65159

model

65160

model

65161

distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools .

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011

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Read this material before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

SAVE THIS mANuAl.

contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of

Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing

improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for

assembly and service may not be included.

For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

tool. Distractions are able to result in

the loss of control of the tool.

Always wear hearing

protection when using

the tool. Prolonged expo-

sure to high intensity noise

personal safety

is able to cause hearing loss.

a. Stay alert. Watch what you are do-

ing and use common sense when

operating the tool. Do not use the

tool while tired or under the inﬂu-

ence of drugs, alcohol, or medica-

tion. A moment of inattention while

operating the tool increases the risk

of injury to persons.

Tool use and care

a. Use clamps or another practical

way to secure and support the

workpiece to a stable platform.

Holding the work by hand or against

the body is unstable and is able to

lead to loss of control.

b. dress properly. do not wear loose

clothing or jewelry. Contain long

hair. keep hair, clothing and gloves

away from moving parts. Loose

clothes, jewelry, or long hair increas-

es risk of injury to persons as a result

of being caught in moving parts.

b. do not force the tool. Use correct

tool for application. The correct tool

will do the job better and safer at the

rate for which the tool is designed.

c. do not use the tool if the switch

does not turn the tool on or off.

Any tool that cannot be controlled

with the switch is dangerous and

must be repaired.

c. Avoid unintentional starting. Be

sure the switch is off before con-

necting to the air supply. Do not

carry the tool with your ﬁnger on the

Trigger or connect the tool to the air

supply with the switch on.

d. disconnect the tool from the air

source before making any adjust-

ments, changing accessories, or

storing the tool. Such preventive

safety measures reduce the risk of

starting the tool unintentionally. Turn

off and detach the air supply, safely

discharge any residual air pressure,

and release the throttle and/or turn

the switch to its off position before

leaving the work area.

d. do not overreach. keep proper

footing and balance at all times.

Proper footing and balance enables

better control of the tool in unexpect-

ed situations.

use safety equipment. A

dust mask, non-skid safety

shoes and a hard hat must

be used for the applicable

conditions. Wear heavy-duty work

gloves during use.

e. Store the tool when it is idle out of

reach of children and other un-

trained persons. A tool is dangerous

in the hands of untrained users.

Always wear eye protec-

tion. Wear ANSI-ap-

maintain the tool with care. Keep

tool sharp and clean. A properly

maintained tool reduces the risk of

binding and is easier to control.

proved safety goggles.

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g. Check for misalignment or bind-

ing of moving parts, breakage of

parts, and any other condition that

affects the tool’s operation. If dam-

aged, have the tool serviced before

using. Many accidents are caused

by poorly maintained tools. There is a

risk of bursting if the tool is damaged.

b. Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide,

combustible gases or any bottled

gas as an air source for the tool.

Such gases are capable of explosion

and serious injury to persons.

SAVE THESE

INSTRuCTIONS.

h. use only accessories that are

identiﬁed by the manufacturer for

the speciﬁc tool model. Use of an

accessory not intended for use with

the speciﬁc tool model, increases the

risk of injury to persons.

SYmBOlS ANd SpECIFIC

SAFETY INSTRuCTIONS

Symbol Deﬁnitions

Symbol

property or statement

Service

No-load speed

a. Tool service must be performed

only by qualiﬁed repair personnel.

Revolutions or reciprocation per

minute

.../min

pSI

b. When servicing a tool, use only

identical replacement parts. use

only authorized parts.

Pounds per square inch of pressure

Foot-pounds of torque

ft-lb

c. use only the lubricants supplied

with the tool or speciﬁed by the

manufacturer.

Blows per minute

Bpm

CFm

SCFm

NpT

Cubic Feet per Minute ﬂow

Air source

Cubic Feet per Minute ﬂow at

standard conditions

Never connect to an air

source that is capable of

exceeding 90 psi. Over

National pipe thread, tapered

National pipe thread, straight

NpS

pressurizing the tool may

cause bursting, abnormal operation,

breakage of the tool or serious injury

to persons. Use only clean, dry,

regulated compressed air at the rated

pressure or within the rated pressure

range as marked on the tool. Always

verify prior to using the tool that the

air source has been adjusted to the

rated air pressure or within the rated

air-pressure range.

WARNING marking concerning Risk

of Eye Injury. Wear ANSI-approved

eye protection.

WARNING marking concerning Risk

of Hearing Loss. Wear hearing

protection.

WARNING marking concerning Risk

of Respiratory Injury. Wear NIOSH-

approved dust mask/respirator.

WARNING marking concerning Risk

of Explosion.

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Vibration precautions

Speciﬁc Safety Instructions

This tool vibrates during use. Re-

peated or long-term exposure to vibra-

tion may cause temporary or permanent

physical injury, particularly to the hands,

arms and shoulders. To reduce the risk of

vibration-related injury:

1. The warnings and precautions dis-

cussed in this manual cannot cover

all possible conditions and situations

that may occur. It must be under-

stood by the operator that common

sense and caution are factors which

cannot be built into this product, but

must be supplied by the operator.

1. Anyone using vibrating tools regu-

larly or for an extended period should

ﬁrst be examined by a doctor and

then have regular medical check-

ups to ensure medical problems are

not being caused or worsened from

use. Pregnant women or people

who have impaired blood circulation

to the hand, past hand injuries, ner-

vous system disorders, diabetes, or

Raynaud’s Disease should not use

this tool. If you feel any medical or

physical symptoms related to vibra-

tion (such as tingling, numbness, and

white or blue ﬁngers), seek medical

advice as soon as possible.

2. WARNING: The brass components

of this product contain lead, a chemi-

cal known to the State of California

to cause birth defects (or other repro-

ductive harm). (California Health &

Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.)

3. Only use with accessories rated to

handle forces exerted by tool during

operation. Other accessories not de-

signed for the forces generated may

break and forcefully launch pieces.

4. Attach all accessories properly to the

tool before connecting the air sup-

ply. A loose accessory may detach or

break during operation.

2. Do not smoke during use. Nico-

tine reduces the blood supply to the

hands and ﬁngers, increasing the risk

of vibration-related injury.

5. Obey the manual for the air compres-

sor used to power this tool.

3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the

vibration effects on the user.

6. Install an in-line shutoff valve to allow

immediate control over air supply in

emergency, even if hose is ruptured.

4. Use tools with the lowest vibration

when there is a choice between dif-

ferent processes.

7. Use this tool with both hands only.

Using tools with only one hand can

result in loss of control.

5. Include vibration-free periods each

day of work.

8. Do not lay the tool down until it has

come to a complete stop. Moving

parts can grab the surface and pull

the tool out of your control.

6. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while

still keeping safe control of it). Let

the tool do the work.

9. Do not force the tool. Use a larger

one if needed.

7. To reduce vibration, maintain tool as

explained in this manual. If abnormal

vibration occurs, stop immediately.

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Air Supply

SAVE THESE

TO pREVENT

INSTRuCTIONS.

ExplOSION:

use only clean, dry, regulated,

compressed air to power this

tool. do not use oxygen,

carbon dioxide, combustible

gases, or any other bottled

gas as a power source for this

tool.

FuNCTIONAl dESCRIpTION

Speciﬁcations

Maximum Air Pressure

Air Inlet

90 PSI

1/4” -18 NPT

Maximum Torque

65159 1/4” Air Ratchet

65160 1/2” Air Ratchet

65161 3/8” Air Ratchet

40 ft-lbs.

140 ft-lbs.

100 ft-lbs.

Average Air Consumption

65159 1/4” Air Ratchet

65160 1/2” Air Ratchet

65161 3/8” Air Ratchet

3 CFM @ 90 PSI

6 CFM @ 90 PSI

INITIAl TOOl SET up/

ASSEmBlY

Read the ENTIRE ImpORTANT

SAFETY INFORmATION

section at the beginning of this

manual including all text under

subheadings therein before set

up or use of this product.

1. Incorporate an in-line oiler, shut-off

valve, regulator with pressure gauge,

and ﬁlter for best service, as shown in

the diagram above. An in-line shut-

off valve is an important safety

device because it controls the air

supply even if the air hose is rup-

tured.

Note: For additional information regarding

the parts listed in the following pages,

refer to the Assembly Diagram near

the end of this manual.

unpacking

When unpacking, make sure that

the item is intact and undamaged. If any

parts are missing or broken, please call

Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown

throughout the manual as soon as pos-

sible.

Note: If an automatic oiler system is not

used, add a few drops of Pneumatic

Tool Oil to the airline connection be-

fore operation. Add a few more drops

after each hour of continual use.

• This air tool may be shipped with a

protective plug covering the air inlet.

Remove this plug before set up.

2. Attach an air hose to the compres-

sor’s air outlet. Connect the air hose

to the air inlet of the tool. Other com-

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ponents, such as a connector and

quick coupler, will make operation

more efﬁcient, but are not required.

9. If the tool will not be used at this

time, turn off and detach the air sup-

ply, safely discharge any residual air

pressure, and release the throttle

and/or turn the switch to its off posi-

tion to prevent accidental operation.

WARNINg! TO pREVENT SERIOuS

INjuRY FROm ACCIdENTAl

OpERATION:

do not install a female quick

coupler on the tool. Such a coupler

contains an air valve that will allow

the air tool to retain pressure and

operate accidentally after the air

supply is disconnected.

Note: Residual air pressure should not be

present after the tool is disconnected

from the air supply. However, it is a

good safety measure to attempt to

discharge the tool in a safe fashion

after disconnecting to ensure that the

tool is disconnected and unpowered.

Note: Air ﬂow, and therefore tool perfor-

mance, can be hindered by under-

sized air supply components.

3. The air hose must be long enough

to reach the work area with enough

extra length to allow free movement

while working.

4. Make sure the tool’s throttle or switch

is in the off position; refer to Opera-

tion section for description of con-

trols.

5. Close the in-line safety valve be-

tween the compressor and the tool.

6. Turn on the air compressor according

to the manufacturer’s directions and

allow it to build up pressure until it

cycles off.

7. Adjust the air compressor’s output

regulator so that the air output is

enough to properly power the tool,

but the output will not exceed the

tool’s maximum air pressure at any

time. Adjust the pressure gradually,

while checking the air output gauge

to set the right pressure range.

8. Inspect the air connections for leaks.

Repair any leaks found.

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OpERATINg INSTRuCTIONS

For 65161 3/8” Air Ratchet, insert

3/8” drive socket (not included) onto

Anvil (45).

Read the ENTIRE ImpORTANT

SAFETY INFORmATION

section at the beginning of this

manual including all text under

subheadings therein before set

up or use of this product.

2. Designate a work area that is clean

and well-lit. The work area must not

allow access by children or pets to

prevent injury and distraction.

Inspect tool before use, looking

for damaged, loose, and

missing parts. If any problems

are found, do not use tool until

repaired.

3. Route air hose along a safe route to

reach work area without creating a

tripping hazard or exposing the air

hose to possible damage. The air

hose must be long enough to reach

work area with enough extra length to

allow free movement while working.

Tool Set up

TO pREVENT

SERIOuS INjuRY

FROm ACCIdENTAl

4. Secure loose workpieces using a vise

or clamps (not included) to prevent

movement while working.

OpERATION: detach the air

supply, safely discharge any

residual air pressure in the

tool, and release the throttle

and/or turn the switch to its

off position before performing

any inspection, maintenance,

or cleaning procedures.

5. There must not be hazardous ob-

jects (such as utility lines or foreign

objects) nearby that will present a

hazard while working.

general Operating Instructions

1. If an automatic oiler is not used, add

a few drops of Pneumatic Tool Oil

to the airline connection before use.

Add a few drops more after each

hour of continual use.

TO pREVENT SERIOuS

INjuRY: do not adjust or

tamper with any control or

component in a way not

speciﬁcally explained within

this manual. Improper

adjustment can result in

tool failure or other serious

hazards.

2. Attach an air hose to the compres-

sor’s air outlet. Connect the air hose

to the air inlet of the tool.

For 65159 1/4” Air Ratchet, turn

Forward/Reverse Lever (35A) to the

desired orientation. Set to Forward by

turning counterclockwise; Reverse by

turning clockwise.

1. For 65159 1/4” Air Ratchet, insert

1/4” drive socket (not included) onto

Anvil (38).

For 65160 1/2” Air Ratchet, insert

1/2” drive socket (not included) onto

Anvil (45).

For 65160 1/2” Air Ratchet, turn

Forward/Reverse Lever (42) to the

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desired orientation. Set to Forward by 6. If the tool requires more force to

turning counterclockwise; Reverse by

turning clockwise.

accomplish the task, verify that the

tool receives sufﬁcient, unobstructed

airﬂow (CFM) and increase the

pressure (PSI) output of the regulator

up to the maximum air pressure

rating of this tool.

For 65161 3/8” Air Ratchet, turn

Forward/Reverse Lever (42) to the

desired orientation. Set to Forward by

turning counterclockwise; Reverse by

turning clockwise.

7. CAuTION! TO pREVENT TOOl

ANd ACCESSORY FAIluRE,

RESulTINg IN INjuRY:

3. To adjust air pressure from Low to

High, use a ﬂat-head screwdriver (not

included) and:

do not exceed the tool’s maximum

air pressure rating. If tool still does

not have sufﬁcient force at maximum

pressure and sufﬁcient airﬂow, then a

larger tool may be required.

For 65159 1/4” Air Ratchet, turn the

Air Regulator (6) to the desired Low/

High Setting.

8. To prevent accidents, detach air sup-

ply, safely discharge any residual air

pressure in tool, and release throttle

and/or turn switch to off position after

use. Clean external surfaces of tool

with clean, dry cloth, and apply a thin

coat of tool oil. Then store tool in-

doors out of children’s reach.

For 65160 1/2” Air Ratchet, turn the

Air Regulator (9) to the desired Low/

High Setting.

For 65161 3/8” Air Ratchet, turn the

Air Regulator (7) to the desired Low/

High Setting.

4. Place the drive socket over the nut to

be tightened or loosened.

For 65159 1/4” Air Ratchet, push the

Trigger (48) down to activate tool.

For 65160 1/2” Air Ratchet, push the

Trigger (14) down to activate tool.

For 65161 3/8” Air Ratchet, push the

Trigger (4) down to activate tool.

5. When job is done, release Trigger.

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more safely and will also reduce wear

on the tool.

uSER-mAINTENANCE

INSTRuCTIONS

2. Quarterly (every 3 months) - Tool

disassembly, Cleaning, and In-

spection: Have the internal mecha-

nism cleaned, inspected, and lubri-

cated by a qualiﬁed technician. If the

vanes need replacement, all vanes

should be replaced as a set.

Procedures not speciﬁcally

explained in this manual

must be performed only by a

qualiﬁed technician.

TO pREVENT

SERIOuS INjuRY

FROm ACCIdENTAl

OpERATION: detach the air

supply, safely discharge any

residual air pressure in tool,

and release throttle and/or

turn switch to off position

before performing any

inspection, maintenance, or

cleaning procedures.

TO pREVENT SERIOuS

INjuRY FROm TOOl

FAIluRE: do not use

damaged equipment. If

abnormal noise, vibration,

or leaking air occurs, have

problem corrected before

further use.

Cleaning, maintenance, and

lubrication

Note: These procedures are in addition to

the regular checks and maintenance

explained as part of the regular op-

eration of the air-operated tool.

1. daily - Air Supply maintenance:

Every day, perform maintenance on

the air supply according to the com-

ponent manufacturers’ instructions.

The lubricator’s oil level needs to be

maintained and the moisture ﬁlter

must be regularly drained. Perform-

ing routine maintenance on the air

supply will allow the tool to operate

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Troubleshooting

problem

possible Causes

likely Solutions

Decreased output. 1. Not enough air pressure and/ 1. Check for loose connections and make sure

or air ﬂow.

air supply is providing enough air ﬂow (CFM)

at required pressure (PSI) to tool’s air inlet.

do not exceed maximum air pressure.

2. Obstructed trigger.

2. Clean around trigger to ensure free

movement.

3. Incorrect lubrication or not

enough lubrication.

3. Lubricate using air tool oil and grease

according to directions.

4. Blocked air inlet screen (if

equipped).

4. Clean air inlet screen of buildup.

5. Air leaking from loose housing. 5. Make sure housing is properly assembled

and tight.

6. Mechanism contaminated.

6. Have qualiﬁed technician clean and lubricate

mechanism. Install in-line ﬁlter in air supply

as stated in Initial Set Up: Air Supply.

7. Vane wear or damage.

1. Incorrect lubrication or not

enough lubrication.

7. Replace all vanes.

1. Lubricate using air tool oil and grease

according to directions.

Housing heats

during use.

2. Worn parts.

2. Have qualiﬁed technician inspect internal

mechanism and replace parts as needed.

1. Check for incorrect alignment and uneven

gaps. If cross-threaded, disassemble and

replace damaged parts before use.

Severe air

leakage.

1. Cross-threaded housing

components.

(Slight air leakage

is normal,

especially on older

tools.)

2. Loose housing.

2. Tighten housing assembly. If housing cannot

tighten properly, internal parts may be

misaligned.

3. Damaged valve or housing.

3. Replace damaged components.

4. Dirty, worn or damaged valve. 4. Clean or replace valve assembly.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the

tool. disconnect air supply before service.

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65159 pARTS lIST

part

description

Q’ty

part

description

Needle Bearing

Bushing

Q’ty

Air Inlet

O-Ring

Exhaust Deﬂector

O-Ring

Motor Housing

Air Regulator

Spring Pin

Spacer

30A Ratchet Housing

(Including Grease Fitting)

Crank Shaft

Drive Bushing

Ratchet Yoke

Ratchet Housing Cover

O-Ring

Throttle Valve Spring

Throttle Valve Stem

O-Ring

35A Forward/Reverse Lever

(Including Grease Fitting)

O-Ring

Lock Washer

Spring Pin

Anvil (Including Steel Ball Spring,

Steel Ball)

Lock Spring

Lock Pin

Ratchet Pawl

Ratchet Pawl Pin

Thrust Spacer

Thrust Washer

Retainer

Power Regulator

O-Ring

Ball Bearing

Rear End Plate

Cylinder

Rotor

Rotor Blade

Front End Plate

Ball Bearing

Ring Gear

Work Spindle

(Including Work Spindle Pin)

Planet Gear

Coupling Nut

Trigger

Trigger Pin

Housing Cover

Retainer

plEASE REAd THE FOllOWINg CAREFullY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY

DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR

DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT

HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS

qUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/

OR DISTRIBUTOR ExPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD

BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE

BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE

ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER

INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

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65159 ASSEmBlY dIAgRAm

Record product’s Serial Number Here:

Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.

Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail-

able individually as replacement parts.

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65160 pARTS lIST

part

description

Q’ty

part

description

Q’ty

Air Inlet

O-Ring

27-1 Ball Bearing

28 Spacer

Throttle Valve Spring

Throttle Valve Assembly

(Includes Throttle Valve Rubber

and Throttle Valve Pin)

O-Ring

Throttle Valve Seat

Spring Pin

Motor Housing

Air Regulator

O-Ring

Work Spindle

Planet Gear

Ball Bearing

Ring Gear

Coupling Nut

Bushing Spacer

35-1 Bushing

Ratchet Housing

Crank Shaft

Drive Bushing

Ratchet Yoke

Ratchet Housing Cover

Forward/Reverse Lever

(Including Grease Fitting)

Lock Washer

Pawl Retaining Pin

Anvil (Including Steel Ball, Steel

Ball Spring)

Spring Pin

Throttle Valve Stem

Trigger Spring

Trigger

Spring Pin

O-Ring

Exhaust Deﬂector

Bearing Cap

Ball Bearing

Rear End Plate

Spring Pin

Lock Spring

Lock Pin

Ratchet Pawl

Thrust Spacer

Thrust Washer

Retaining Ring

Housing Cover

Spring Pin

Cylinder

Rotor

Rotor Blade

O-Ring

Front End Plate

Ball Bearing

Mufﬂer Element