Trev
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- Joined
- May 24, 2002
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- Location
- Williamson, NY (near Rochester)
- Tractor
- Currently tractor-less
I just found a nice little Coleman Cut-Off Tool which I thought would be handy for those times when the tiller picks up tough vines or wire and wraps it up tight. Just go in with this and cut the stuff out of there. I think I can also put a small grinder wheel on it for sharpening blades.. but it might take a bit of work.
My question, though, relates to something that is said in the instruction that came with this air tool. It says <font color=red>"NEVER connect quick change couplings directly to the tool or air inlet. Use a leader hose."</font color=red>
First I have heard of this. They show a diagram with a short length of hose connected to the tool one on end and to a quick change coupling on the other. It looks, from the diagram, to be about a foot long.
I connected the quick couple directly to my other tools, and never had a problem, and never heard of using a small leader hose. They don't explain here why this is so important. Anybody have any ideas about this? In the case of this small tool, I can see how the leader hose might be helpful, in that it might allow me greater maneuverablility in tight spots, but for something like an air wrench what difference would this make?
TIA for any thoughts!
Bob
My question, though, relates to something that is said in the instruction that came with this air tool. It says <font color=red>"NEVER connect quick change couplings directly to the tool or air inlet. Use a leader hose."</font color=red>
First I have heard of this. They show a diagram with a short length of hose connected to the tool one on end and to a quick change coupling on the other. It looks, from the diagram, to be about a foot long.
I connected the quick couple directly to my other tools, and never had a problem, and never heard of using a small leader hose. They don't explain here why this is so important. Anybody have any ideas about this? In the case of this small tool, I can see how the leader hose might be helpful, in that it might allow me greater maneuverablility in tight spots, but for something like an air wrench what difference would this make?
TIA for any thoughts!
Bob