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###DANGER######DANGER###• SHOP AIR PRESSURE IS AROUND 100 SHOP AIR PRESSURE IS AROUND 100

TO 150 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH!TO 150 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH!• THIS IS ENOUGH PRESSURE TO THIS IS ENOUGH PRESSURE TO

SEVERELY INJURE OR EVEN KILL!SEVERELY INJURE OR EVEN KILL!• YOU MUST UNDERSTAND AND YOU MUST UNDERSTAND AND

RESPECT THE FACT THAT AIR CAN RESPECT THE FACT THAT AIR CAN INJURE OR KILL!INJURE OR KILL!

THE AIR COMPRESSORTHE AIR COMPRESSOR• The air compressor is the source of compressed air The air compressor is the source of compressed air

for the shop.for the shop.• It normally has an electric motor that spins an air It normally has an electric motor that spins an air

pump.pump.• The air pump forces air into a large metal storage The air pump forces air into a large metal storage

tank.tank.• Metal air lines feed out from the tank to several Metal air lines feed out from the tank to several

locations in the shop.locations in the shop.• The Technician can then connect a flexible air line to The Technician can then connect a flexible air line to

the metal line.the metal line.• The compressor turns on and off to maintain a The compressor turns on and off to maintain a

constant air pressure.constant air pressure.

What can air under pressure do?•A) blow off asbestos from brake

shoes.•B) injure or kill you.•C) cool you off on a hot day•D) nothing it is perfectly safe.

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AIR HOSESAIR HOSES• These high pressure flexible hoses are These high pressure flexible hoses are

connected to the metal lines from the connected to the metal lines from the air compressor.air compressor.

• They allow the Technician to take the They allow the Technician to take the air pressure to the vehicle being air pressure to the vehicle being repaired.repaired.

• Quick disconnect couplings are used to Quick disconnect couplings are used to allow the technician to connect and allow the technician to connect and disconnect at any point in the shop. disconnect at any point in the shop.

What do flexible air hoses What do flexible air hoses allow the technician to doallow the technician to do• A) work any where in the shop.A) work any where in the shop.• B) work more efficientlyB) work more efficiently• C) take air pressure outside the shopC) take air pressure outside the shop• D) connect to any point in the shopD) connect to any point in the shop• E) all of the aboveE) all of the above

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AIR TOOLSAIR TOOLS• Also called pneumatic tools.Also called pneumatic tools.• Use air pressure for operation.Use air pressure for operation.• They are labor saving tools well worth their They are labor saving tools well worth their

cost.cost.• They must be cared for and maintained or They must be cared for and maintained or

they WILL FAIL!they WILL FAIL!• ALWAYS LUBRICATE THE AIR TOOL BEFORE ALWAYS LUBRICATE THE AIR TOOL BEFORE

USE.USE.• Squirt a few drops of air tool oil into the air Squirt a few drops of air tool oil into the air

inlet, this protects the internal parts and inlet, this protects the internal parts and increases tool life.increases tool life.

What should you do before you use an air tool?•A) clean it with soap and water.•B) take it out of its box.•C) lubricate it with air tool oil•D) just use it

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Air WrenchesAir Wrenches• Often called impact wrenches.Often called impact wrenches.• Provide a very fast way of removing Provide a very fast way of removing

threaded fasteners.threaded fasteners.• A button or switch provides a way to A button or switch provides a way to

reverse direction of the tool.reverse direction of the tool.• Impact wrenches come in various Impact wrenches come in various

drive sizes.drive sizes.• Starting with 3/8, 1/2 and ¾ drive.Starting with 3/8, 1/2 and ¾ drive.

CAUTION!CAUTION!• UNTIL YOU BECOME FAMILIAR WITH UNTIL YOU BECOME FAMILIAR WITH

THE OPERATION OF AN AIR WRENCH, THE OPERATION OF AN AIR WRENCH, BE CARFULL NOT TO TIGHTEN NUTS BE CARFULL NOT TO TIGHTEN NUTS AND BOLTS OR LEAVE THEM TOO AND BOLTS OR LEAVE THEM TOO LOOSE.LOOSE.

• IT IS EASY TO STRIP OR BREAK IT IS EASY TO STRIP OR BREAK FASTENERS WITH AIR TOOLS.FASTENERS WITH AIR TOOLS.

It is easy to do what with an It is easy to do what with an air toolair tool• A) break a partA) break a part• B) strip a part B) strip a part • C) leave a part too looseC) leave a part too loose• D) leave a part to tightD) leave a part to tight• E) all of the aboveE) all of the above

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AIR RATCHETAIR RATCHET• An air ratchet is a special type of air An air ratchet is a special type of air

wrench designed to work in confined wrench designed to work in confined spaces.spaces.

• It will fit in between the radiator and It will fit in between the radiator and the water pump so the pump can be the water pump so the pump can be removed.removed.

• Air ratchets are normally 3/8 drive but Air ratchets are normally 3/8 drive but can also be 1/4 drive for lite work.can also be 1/4 drive for lite work.

AIR HAMMERAIR HAMMER• Often called a “zip gun” or chisel.Often called a “zip gun” or chisel.• Is used to cut or hammer a stuck Is used to cut or hammer a stuck

part off or out.part off or out.• They can produce between 1000 and They can produce between 1000 and

4000 impacts per minute.4000 impacts per minute.• Several different attachments for Several different attachments for

cutting and hammering are available.cutting and hammering are available.

What is another name for an air wrench?•A) air gun•B) impact wrench•C) zip gun•D) whizzer

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CAUTION!CAUTION!• NEVER TURN AN AIR HAMMER ON NEVER TURN AN AIR HAMMER ON

UNLESS IT IS PRESSED TIGHTLY UNLESS IT IS PRESSED TIGHTLY AGAINST THE WORK PIECE!AGAINST THE WORK PIECE!

• IF IT IS NOT AGAINST THE PIECE, THE IF IT IS NOT AGAINST THE PIECE, THE TOOL HEAD COULD FLY OUT FROM TOOL HEAD COULD FLY OUT FROM THE HAMMER WITH GREAT FORCE!THE HAMMER WITH GREAT FORCE!

• JUST AS IF IT WERE SHOT FROM A JUST AS IF IT WERE SHOT FROM A GUN!GUN!

BLOW GUNBLOW GUN• An air powered blow gun is used to An air powered blow gun is used to

clean parts washed in solvent.clean parts washed in solvent.• It is NOT used to blow off dirt or dust It is NOT used to blow off dirt or dust

from parts before disassembly.from parts before disassembly.• Many parts contain asbestos when it Many parts contain asbestos when it

becomes airborne can cause cancer.becomes airborne can cause cancer.

CAUTIONCAUTION• WHEN USING A BLOW GUN, WEAR EYE WHEN USING A BLOW GUN, WEAR EYE

PROTECTION.PROTECTION.• DO NOT POINT THE TIP TOWARDS DO NOT POINT THE TIP TOWARDS

YOUR BODY OR ANYONE ELSE’S BODY.YOUR BODY OR ANYONE ELSE’S BODY.• REMEMBER SHOP AIR PRESSURE IS REMEMBER SHOP AIR PRESSURE IS

OVER 100 PSI AND THE AIR CAN OVER 100 PSI AND THE AIR CAN PENATRATE YOUR SKIN AT THAT PENATRATE YOUR SKIN AT THAT PRESSURE!PRESSURE!

What pressure is the shop air set at?•A) 100psi•B) 100sga•C) 100ppm•D) 100cfm

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AIR DRILLAIR DRILL• The air drill is good for many repairs The air drill is good for many repairs

in the shop.in the shop.• Its speed and power can be adjusted Its speed and power can be adjusted

to mach the work you are doing.to mach the work you are doing.• Various attachments make a very Various attachments make a very

versatile tool.versatile tool.• The attachments include rotary The attachments include rotary

brush, rotary file, and drill bits. brush, rotary file, and drill bits.

Bench GrinderBench Grinder• A bench grinder is used for grinding, A bench grinder is used for grinding,

cleaning of polishing operations.cleaning of polishing operations.• The grinder may have either two stone The grinder may have either two stone

wheels (one hard and one soft).wheels (one hard and one soft).• Or it may have one medium stone Or it may have one medium stone

wheel and one wire brush.wheel and one wire brush.• Or it could have a stone and a Or it could have a stone and a

polishing wheel.polishing wheel.

SAFETY RULES SAFETY RULES FOR THE BENCH GRINDER FOR THE BENCH GRINDER• Wear eye protection and keep your Wear eye protection and keep your

hands away from the stones.hands away from the stones.• Keep the tool rest adjusted close to the Keep the tool rest adjusted close to the

stone if the rest is not close to the stone stone if the rest is not close to the stone the part can be caught in the grinder.the part can be caught in the grinder.

• Do not use the wire wheel to clean soft Do not use the wire wheel to clean soft metal. The part will become ruined.metal. The part will become ruined.

What is the first rule when working with any power tool?•A) look up look down.•B) wear gloves•C) phone a friend•D) wear safety glasses over your

eyes.

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DRILL PRESSDRILL PRESS• A drill press is a stand up drill used A drill press is a stand up drill used

for drilling work that can be taken to for drilling work that can be taken to it.it.

• It has an adjustable table.It has an adjustable table.• It can accept large drill bits.It can accept large drill bits.

Drill pressDrill press Safety rules Safety rules• Secure the part to be drilled with a vise or Secure the part to be drilled with a vise or

C- clamps.C- clamps.• Always use a center punch to indent the Always use a center punch to indent the

hole and start the hole.hole and start the hole.• Remove the chuck key before starting the Remove the chuck key before starting the

drill!drill!• To prevent possible injury release drilling To prevent possible injury release drilling

pressure just before the bit breaks through pressure just before the bit breaks through the bottom of the part (Drill bits tend to the bottom of the part (Drill bits tend to catch when breaking through).catch when breaking through).

TIRE CHANGERSTIRE CHANGERS• Two different types of changers on Two different types of changers on

the market today the rim clamp and the market today the rim clamp and the center clamp.the center clamp.

• We have both.We have both.• One is used for steel wheels and one One is used for steel wheels and one

is used for everything else.is used for everything else.

BUMPER LIFTSBUMPER LIFTS• NOTNOT• USEDUSED• ANYMOREANYMORE• BECAUSE MODERN AUTOMOBILES HAVEBECAUSE MODERN AUTOMOBILES HAVE

• AIR BAGS!AIR BAGS!

Why are bumper lifts not used anymore?•A) because they are to heavy.•B) because they cost to much•C) modern automobiles have air

bags.•D) what’s an air bag

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FLOOR JACKSFLOOR JACKS• The floor jack is used to raise either The floor jack is used to raise either

the front, sides or the rear of a the front, sides or the rear of a vehicle.vehicle.

• To avoid damage to the vehicle the To avoid damage to the vehicle the floor jack must be placed under a floor jack must be placed under a solid part of the vehicle.solid part of the vehicle.

• It is very easy to crush a oil pan or a It is very easy to crush a oil pan or a gas tank.gas tank.

Remember floor jacks have Remember floor jacks have wheelswheels• This means that the vehicle being This means that the vehicle being

jacked up must be free to move.jacked up must be free to move.• NEVER WORK ON A VEHICLE WITH JUST NEVER WORK ON A VEHICLE WITH JUST

THE FLOOR JACK SUPPORTING IT!THE FLOOR JACK SUPPORTING IT!• The smallest vehicle weighs 2000lbs The smallest vehicle weighs 2000lbs

this is enough weight to ruin your day this is enough weight to ruin your day and make a mess of my shop floor!and make a mess of my shop floor!

Where is a floor jack placed Where is a floor jack placed to raise a vehicleto raise a vehicle• A) anywhere that will hold the weightA) anywhere that will hold the weight• B) under the oil panB) under the oil pan• C) on a solid part of the vehicle such C) on a solid part of the vehicle such

as the frameas the frame• D) on the sideD) on the side

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JACK STANDSJACK STANDS• Jack stands support the vehicle Jack stands support the vehicle

during repair.during repair.• After raising with a floor jack use the After raising with a floor jack use the

jack stands to support the vehicle jack stands to support the vehicle during the repair.during the repair.

• REMEMBER to place the jack stands REMEMBER to place the jack stands under a solid part of the vehicle.under a solid part of the vehicle.

TRANSMISSION JACKTRANSMISSION JACK• The transmission jack is used for The transmission jack is used for

removing and installing transmissions.removing and installing transmissions.• There are two types of transmission There are two types of transmission

jacks.jacks.• One is just like a floor jack except it has One is just like a floor jack except it has

a larger saddle.a larger saddle.• The other and most common is used The other and most common is used

while the car is raised on a over head lift.while the car is raised on a over head lift.

ENGINE CRANEENGINE CRANE• More commonly referred to as a More commonly referred to as a

cherry picker.cherry picker.• Is used to remove and install engines Is used to remove and install engines

from vehicles.from vehicles.• It has a bottle jack which raises and It has a bottle jack which raises and

lowers the boom arm.lowers the boom arm.

Where do jack stands get placed?•A) under the vehicle on a solid part.•B) anywhere they will fit.•C) by the floor jack.•D) who uses jack stands

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HYDRAULIC PRESSHYDRAULIC PRESS• A hydraulic press is used to remove A hydraulic press is used to remove

and install parts that are pressed on and install parts that are pressed on to another part.to another part.

• Examples include gears, pulleys, Examples include gears, pulleys, bearings.bearings.

• The press used a bottle jack to either The press used a bottle jack to either press off or on a part that is press press off or on a part that is press fitted to another.fitted to another.

DANGER PELIGRODANGER PELIGRO• A HYDRAULIC PRESS CAN EXERT A HYDRAULIC PRESS CAN EXERT

TONS OF FORCE.TONS OF FORCE.• WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND WEAR EYE PROTECTION AND

OBSERVE PROPER PROCEDURE OBSERVE PROPER PROCEDURE WHEN USING THE PRESS!WHEN USING THE PRESS!

ENGINE STANDENGINE STAND• Is used to hold an engine during Is used to hold an engine during

overhaul operations.overhaul operations.• The engine bolts to the stand.The engine bolts to the stand.• The engine can be rotated on the The engine can be rotated on the

stand for ease in working on all areas stand for ease in working on all areas of the engine.of the engine.

COLD SOLVENT TANKCOLD SOLVENT TANK• Called a parts washer is used to clean grease Called a parts washer is used to clean grease

and oil from parts before reassembly.and oil from parts before reassembly.• Not much more to say its used to clean parts.Not much more to say its used to clean parts.• DO NOT BREATH THE FUMES!DO NOT BREATH THE FUMES!• DO NOT GET IT ON YOUR SKIN!DO NOT GET IT ON YOUR SKIN!• DO NOT SMOKE WHILE WORKING AROUND IT!DO NOT SMOKE WHILE WORKING AROUND IT!• The solvent is flammable and toxic so be The solvent is flammable and toxic so be

careful when using it.careful when using it.

What is a cold solvent tank used for?•A) to clean dirty tools•B) to clean the under side of a

vehicle.•C) to clean grease off of parts•D) you should not smoke around it.

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OXYACETYLENE TORCHOXYACETYLENE TORCH• Some times called a smoke wrench.Some times called a smoke wrench.• Is used to cut, bend or weld metal Is used to cut, bend or weld metal

parts together.parts together.• The torch is very useful for removing The torch is very useful for removing

rusted metal parts.rusted metal parts.

ARC WELDERARC WELDER• Is used to weld metal parts together.Is used to weld metal parts together.• It uses high electric current and the arc It uses high electric current and the arc

from the current to weld metal together.from the current to weld metal together.• You need to be trained in order to use this You need to be trained in order to use this

piece of equipment.piece of equipment.• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE IT UNLESS YOU DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE IT UNLESS YOU

ARE PROPERLY TRAINED, SERIOUS INJURY ARE PROPERLY TRAINED, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF YOU ARE NOT OR DEATH COULD OCCUR IF YOU ARE NOT TRAINED!TRAINED!

SOLDERING GUN, IRONSOLDERING GUN, IRON• A soldering gun or iron is used to join A soldering gun or iron is used to join

two pieces of wire together a small two pieces of wire together a small electric current heats up the tip and electric current heats up the tip and causes the solder to melt into the causes the solder to melt into the wires.wires.

BATTERY CHARGERSBATTERY CHARGERS• A battery charger is used to recharge a A battery charger is used to recharge a

discharged battery.discharged battery.• It sends current through the battery.It sends current through the battery.• The charger is connected to the battery.The charger is connected to the battery.• The red lead from the charger is connected The red lead from the charger is connected

to the positive (+) side of the battery.to the positive (+) side of the battery.• The black lead is connected to the negative The black lead is connected to the negative

(-) side of the battery.(-) side of the battery.

********WARNING******************WARNING**********• DO NOT PLUG THE BATTERY CHARGER DO NOT PLUG THE BATTERY CHARGER

INTO THE WALL OUTLET BEFORE ITS INTO THE WALL OUTLET BEFORE ITS CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY!CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY!

• Discharged batteries produce hydrogen Discharged batteries produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and a spark gas which is flammable and a spark could occur if the charger is plugged in could occur if the charger is plugged in before you connect it to the battery.before you connect it to the battery.

• Which would cause an explosion!Which would cause an explosion!

HOW TO CONNECT A HOW TO CONNECT A CHARGERCHARGER• Connect the positive (+) lead to the positive Connect the positive (+) lead to the positive

(+) terminal of the battery.(+) terminal of the battery.• Next connect the negative(-) lead to the Next connect the negative(-) lead to the

negative (-) terminal of the battery.negative (-) terminal of the battery.• Plug the charger unit into the wall outlet.Plug the charger unit into the wall outlet.• Set the amperage to 12V low around 3 amps.Set the amperage to 12V low around 3 amps.• Finally set the timer to 30 minutes.Finally set the timer to 30 minutes.• No longer than 30 min’s any longer will No longer than 30 min’s any longer will

cause the battery to sulfate. cause the battery to sulfate.

What do discharged batteries produce?•A) a sulfur smell.•B) Hydrogen gas•C) unleaded gas•D) diesel fuel

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DROP LIGHTDROP LIGHT• Provides a portable source of light.Provides a portable source of light.• Which can be taken to the work area.Which can be taken to the work area.• Such as under a vehicle or under the Such as under a vehicle or under the

hood.hood.

CREEPER ROLL CART & CREEPER ROLL CART & FENDER COVERS.FENDER COVERS.• A creeper is used when working on a A creeper is used when working on a

vehicle supported by jack stands.vehicle supported by jack stands.• A roll cart is used for taking tools to a job A roll cart is used for taking tools to a job

away from your main tool box.away from your main tool box.• It also is useful for holding parts from the It also is useful for holding parts from the

car you are working on.car you are working on.• Fender covers are used to protect the cars Fender covers are used to protect the cars

paint from damage while you are working paint from damage while you are working on it.on it.

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