QUICK RELEASE THREE-WAY FILL PISTOL
TYPE GREASE GUN
MODEL NO: AK481
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these
instructions, and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE
THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR
PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
1. SAFETY
WARNING! Ensure Health & Safety, local authority and general workshop practice regulations are adhered to when using this
equipment.
9 Familiarise yourself with the application and the limitations of the grease gun, as well as the potential hazards.
9 Keep the work area clean, uncluttered and ensure there is adequate lighting.
9 Keep the grease gun clean for best and safest performance.
9 Check moving parts alignment on a regular basis.
8 DO NOT use the grease gun for any purpose other than that it was designed for.
8 DO NOT operate the grease gun if any parts are damaged or missing, as this may cause failure and/or personal injury.
9 When not in use store in a safe, dry, childproof location.
WARNING! Always wear approved eye protection when operating the grease gun.
2. INTRODUCTION
Pistol style grease gun with contoured handle. Highly durable die-cast aluminium alloy pump head with air-bleed valve. Fitted with an
innovativequickreleasemechanismtospeeduptherellprocess.Featuresthree-wayllwithcartridge,bulkandmanualcapability.
Supplied with a rigid delivery tube and push-on hydraulic 4-jaw coupling. Accepts standard 400g cartridges.
3. SPECIFICATION
Model No: .................................................................. AK481
Capacity: .................................................................... 400cm
3
Delivery per stroke: ................................................... 0.71cm
3
Delivery pressure: ......................................................4000psi
Optional accessories:
GGHE300 - Rubber Delivery Hose with 4-Jaw Connector Flexible 300mm 1/8”BSP Gas
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Original Language Version
© Jack Sealey Limited
Refer to
instructions
Wear eye
protection
Wear protective
gloves
g.2
Air vent valve
Filler plug
Plunger handle
Quick release
Assembly
g.1
Locking tab
4. OPERATION
WARNING! An empty grease cartridge or grease may be under pressure from the spring in the barrel, use caution when removing it.
4.1. GREASE GUN LOADING
4.1.1. Raisequickreleasemechanismcover(g.1)anddepressandholdthetrigger.
4.1.2. Separate the gun head from the grease gun barrel.
4.2. CARTRIDGE LOADING
4.2.1. Withdraw the plunger rod fully
4.2.2. Remove plastic cap from end of grease gun cartridge, insert into barrel of grease gun.
4.2.3. Remove seal from grease gun cartridge and mount grease gun head back onto the barrel.
4.2.4. Depresstheairventvalve(fig.2).
4.2.5. Release the plunger rod using its tab, force the rod out and in a few times to eject air trapped in the grease via the air vent valve.
When grease comes out of the valve, the air has been discharged.
4.2.6. Pump the grease gun handle until grease flows continuously. If it does not, depress the air vent valve again and use the plunger rod
to expel the trapped air.
4.3. SUCTION LOADING
4.3.1. Put open end of grease barrel into grease container to a depth of 50mm.
4.3.2. Slowlypullbacktheplungerhandle(g.1)topullthegreaseintothebarrel.Locktherodwiththetab(g.1).
4.3.3. Shake the grease gun to settle the grease into the barrel.
4.3.4. Mountgreasegunheadbackontothebarrel,depresstheairventvalve(g.2).
4.3.5. Release the plunger rod using its tab, force it out and in a few times to eject air trapped in the grease, from the air vent valve. When
grease comes out of the air vent valve the air has been discharged.
4.3.6. Pumpthegreasegunhandleuntilgreaseowscontinuously.Ifitdoesnot,depresstheairventvalveandusetheplungerrodto
expel the trapped air.
4.4. FILLER PUMP LOADING
4.4.1. Connectdeliverymechanismfromdispensertothegunheadfillerplug(fig.2).
4.4.2. Check that the bulk filler valves are compatible with gun filler plug.
4.4.3. Wipeboththenipplescleanofanydirtbeforelling.
4.4.4. Connectthebulkllervalvetothegreasebulkllerpump,keepingweightonthegreaseguntokeepitconnected.
4.4.5. Pumpingbecomesveryhardoncethegreasegunbarrelislled.
4.4.6. Depress the air vent valve to release any trapped air by releasing the plunger rod using its tab and pushing it in and out a few
times to eject air trapped in the grease, from the air vent valve. When grease comes out of the air vent valve, the air has been
discharged.
4.4.7. Pump grease gun handle until grease flows continuously. If it does not, depress the air vent valve and use the plunger rod to expel
the trapped air.
4.5. USING THE GUN
4.5.1. Thecouplerhasjawswhichsnapontoagreasenipple.Pushthecouplerstraightontothenippletoformagoodt.
4.5.2. Operate the grease gun as square onto the nipple as possible.
4.5.3. Oncenishedlling,tiltthecoupler,twistandpullito.
WARNING! DO NOT try to pull the coupler off straight.
Original Language Version
© Jack Sealey Limited
Sealey Group, Kempson Way, Suffolk Business Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. IP32 7AR
01284 757500 01284 703534 sales@sealey.co.uk www.sealey.co.uk
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted, taken to
a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment. When the product becomes completely
unserviceableandrequiresdisposal,drainanyfluids(ifapplicable)intoapprovedcontainersanddisposeoftheproductandfluids
according to local regulations.
Note: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior
notice.
Important: No Liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
Warranty: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which is required for any claim.
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