10,000 PSI AIR/Hydraulic

Foot Pump
Model 98318
Set up and Operating Instructions

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address practices
Keep this manual for the safety warn- not related to personal injury.
ings and precautions, assembly, operat-
ing, inspection, maintenance and cleaning CAUTION, without
procedures. Write the product’s serial the safety alert
number in the back of the manual near the symbol, is used to address
assembly diagram (or month and year of practices not related to
purchase if product has no number). Keep personal injury.
this manual and the receipt in a safe and
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal INSTRUCTIONS
Words
Instructions Pertaining
In this manual, on the labeling, to a Risk of Fire,
and all other information
provided with this product: Electric Shock, or
Injury to Persons
This is the safety alert
symbol. It is used to alert WARNING – When using tools, basic pre-
you to potential personal cautions should always be followed,
injury hazards. Obey all including the following:
safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid General
possible injury or death.
a. To reduce risks of electric shock,
fire, and injury to persons, read
DANGER indicates
instructions before using tool.
a hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
Work area
serious injury. a. Keep the work area clean and well
lighted. Cluttered benches and dark
WARNING
areas increase the risks of electric
indicates a
shock, fire, and injury to persons.
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in b. Keep bystanders, children, and
death or serious injury. visitors away while operating the
tool. Distractions are able to result in
CAUTION, used
the loss of control of the tool.
with the safety
alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if Personal safety
not avoided, could result in a. Stay alert. Watch what you are do-
minor or moderate injury. ing and use common sense when
operating the tool. Do not use the

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 tool while tired or under the influ- Holding the work by hand or against
ence of drugs, alcohol, or medica- the body is unstable and is able to
tion. A moment of inattention while lead to loss of control.
operating tool increases risk of injury.
b. Do not force the tool. Use correct
b. Dress properly. Do not wear loose tool for application. The correct tool
clothing or jewelry. Contain long will do the job better and safer at the
hair. Keep hair, clothing, and rate for which the tool is designed.
gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair c. Do not use the tool if the Foot Ped-
increases risk of injury to as result of al (37) does not turn the tool on or
being caught in moving parts. off. Any tool that cannot be controlled
is dangerous and must be repaired.
c. Avoid unintentional starting. Be
sure the switch is off before con- d. Disconnect the tool from the air
necting to the air supply. Do not source before making any adjust-
carry the tool with your finger on the ments, changing accessories, or
switch or connect the tool to the air storing the tool. Such preventive
supply with the switch on. safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool unintentionally. Turn
d. Do not overreach. Keep proper off and detach the air supply, safely
footing and balance at all times. discharge any residual air pressure,
Proper balance enables better control and release the throttle and/or turn
of the tool in unexpected situations. the switch to its off position before
leaving the work area.
e. Use safety equipment. A
dust mask, non-skid safety e. Store the idle tool out of reach
shoes and a hard hat must of children and other untrained
be used for the applicable persons. A tool is dangerous in the
conditions. Wear heavy-duty work hands of untrained users.
gloves during use.
f. Maintain the tool with care. Keep a
f. Always wear eye protec- cutting tool sharp and clean. A prop-
tion. Wear ANSI-ap- erly maintained tool, with sharp cut-
proved safety goggles. ting edges reduces the risk of binding
and is easier to control.
g. Always wear hearing
protection when using g. Check for misalignment or bind-
the tool. Prolonged expo- ing of moving parts, breakage of
sure to high intensity noise parts, and any other condition that
is able to cause hearing loss. affects the tool’s operation. If dam-
aged, have the tool serviced before
Tool use and care using. Many accidents are caused
by poorly maintained tools. There is a
a. Use clamps or another practical risk of bursting if the tool is damaged.
way to secure and support the
workpiece to a stable platform. h. Use only accessories that are
identified by the manufacturer for

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 the specific tool model. Use of an
Symbols and Specific Safety Instructions
accessory not intended for use with
the specific tool model, increases the
risk of injury to persons. Symbol Definitions
Symbol Property or statement
Service
no No-load speed
a. Tool service must be performed Revolutions or reciprocation per
only by qualified repair personnel. .../min minute

b. When servicing a tool, use only PSI Pounds per square inch of pressure
identical replacement parts. Use
only authorized parts. ft-lb Foot-pounds of torque

c. Use only the lubricants supplied BPM Blows per minute

with the tool or specified by the
manufacturer. CFM Cubic Feet per Minute flow

Cubic Feet per Minute flow at

Air source SCFM standard conditions

a. Never connect to an air NPT National pipe thread, tapered

source that is capable of
exceeding 120 psi. Over NPS National pipe thread, straight
pressurizing the tool may WARNING marking concerning Risk
cause bursting, abnormal operation, of Eye Injury. Wear ANSI-approved
breakage of the tool or serious injury eye protection.
to persons. Use only clean, dry, WARNING marking concerning Risk
regulated compressed air at the rated of Hearing Loss. Wear hearing
pressure or within the rated pressure protection.
range as marked on the tool. Always WARNING marking concerning Risk
verify prior to using the tool that the of Respiratory Injury. Wear NIOSH-
approved dust mask/respirator.
air source has been adjusted to the
rated air pressure or within the rated WARNING marking concerning Risk
air-pressure range. of Explosion.

b. Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide,

combustible gases or any bottled Specific Safety Instructions
gas as an air source for the tool.
1. The warnings and precautions dis-
Such gases are capable of explosion
cussed in this manual cannot cover
and serious injury to persons.
all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be under-
Save these stood by the operator that common
instructions. sense and caution are factors which
cannot be built into this product, but
must be supplied by the operator.

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2. Do not adjust the factory set Safety Vibration Precautions
Valve. This valve should only be set
or reset by a qualified technician. This tool vibrates during use. Re-
peated or long-term exposure to vibra-
3. This air hydraulic Foot Pump must be tion may cause temporary or permanent
secured tightly to a stable surface to physical injury, particularly to the hands,
prevent dynamic pressure from mov- arms and shoulders. To reduce the risk of
ing it around during use. Make sure vibration-related injury:
there is no tripping hazard.
1. Anyone using vibrating tools regu-
4. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for larly or for an extended period should
compressor and attachments used. first be examined by a doctor and
then have regular medical check-
5. WARNING: The brass components ups to ensure medical problems are
of this product contain lead, a chemi- not being caused or worsened from
cal known to the State of California use. Pregnant women or people
to cause birth defects (or other repro- who have impaired blood circulation
ductive harm). (California Health & to the hand, past hand injuries, ner-
Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.) vous system disorders, diabetes, or
6. Hydraulics must be opened and ser- Raynaud’s Disease should not use
viced only by a qualified technician. this tool. If you feel any medical or
physical symptoms related to vibra-
7. Only use with hose (not included) and tion (such as tingling, numbness, and
other accessories rated to handle white or blue fingers), seek medical
the forces exerted by this tool during advice as soon as possible.
operation. Other accessories not de-
signed for the forces generated may 2. Do not smoke during use. Nico-
break and forcefully launch pieces. tine reduces the blood supply to the
hands and fingers, increasing the risk
8. Never press the end of the hose (not of vibration-related injury.
included) against your skin or the skin
of another person or animal. It is pos- 3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the
sible to inject fluids into your skin if vibration effects on the user.
using this tool inappropriately. 4. Use tools with the lowest vibration
9. Attach all accessories properly to the when there is a choice between dif-
tool before connecting the air sup- ferent processes.
ply. A loose accessory may detach or 5. Include vibration-free periods each
break during operation. day of work.
10. Obey the manual for the air compres- 6. Grip tool as lightly as possible (while
sor used to power this tool. still keeping safe control of it). Let
11. Install in-line shutoff valve to allow the tool do the work.
control over the air supply in an emer- 7. To reduce vibration, maintain tool as
gency, even if a hose is ruptured. explained in this manual. If abnormal
vibration occurs, stop immediately.

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 Save these Air Supply
instructions. To prevent
explosion:
Specifications Use only clean, dry, regulated,
compressed air to power this
Air Pressure Range 110-120 PSI tool. Do not use oxygen,
Maximum Air Pressure 120 PSI carbon dioxide, combustible
Maximum Hydraulic gases, or any other bottled
10,000 PSI
Pressure gas as a power source for this
Air Inlet 1/4” -18 NPT tool.
Oil Capacity 23 oz.
Air Consumption 7 CFM @ 110-120 PSI Adapter

Pump
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.
Note: For additional information regarding
the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to the Assembly Diagram near
the end of this manual.
1. Incorporate an in-line oiler, shut-off
Unpacking valve, hose, regulator with pressure
gauge, and filter for best service, as
When unpacking, check to make sure shown in the diagram above. An in-
that the item is intact and undamaged. If line shutoff valve is an important
any parts are missing or broken, please safety device because it controls
call Harbor Freight Tools at the number the air supply even if the air hose
shown throughout the manual as soon as is ruptured.
possible.
Note: If an automatic oiler system is not
• This air tool may be shipped with a used, add a few drops of Pneumatic
protective plug covering the air inlet. Tool Oil to the airline connection be-
Remove this plug before set up. fore operation. Add a few more drops
after each hour of continual use.
2. Attach an air hose (not included) to
the compressor’s air outlet. Attach

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 the Air Nipple (1) to the air inlet and 9. If the tool will not be used at this
tighten it. time, turn off and detach the air sup-
ply, safely discharge any residual air
WARNING! To prevent serious pressure, and release the throttle
injury from accidental and/or turn the switch to its off posi-
operation: tion to prevent accidental operation.
Do not install a female quick
coupler on the tool. Such a coupler Note: Residual air pressure should not be
contains an air valve that allows air present after the tool is disconnected
tool to retain pressure and operate from the air supply. However, it is a
accidentally after the air supply is good safety measure to attempt to
disconnected. The Foot Pedal is discharge the tool in a safe fashion
designed to fit a 1/4” NPT air nipple after disconnecting to ensure that the
(included). Also verify air source can tool is disconnected and unpowered.
dedicate 7 CFM @ 110-120 PSI.
Note: Air flow, and therefore tool perfor- Operating Instructions
mance, can be hindered by under-
Read the entire Important
sized air supply components.
Safety Information
3. The air hose must be long enough section at the beginning of this
to reach the work area with enough manual including all text under
extra length to allow free movement subheadings therein before set
while working. up or use of this product.

4. Make sure throttle or switch is in the Inspect tool before use, looking
off position; refer to Operation section for damaged, loose, and
for description of controls. missing parts. If any problems
are found, do not use tool until
5. Close the in-line safety valve be- repaired.
tween the compressor and the tool.
6. Turn on compressor according to the Tool Set Up
manufacturer’s directions and allow it
To prevent
to build up pressure until it cycles off.
serious injury
7. Adjust the air compressor’s output from accidental
regulator so that the air output is operation:
enough to properly power the tool, Turn off the tool, detach the
but the output will not exceed the air supply, safely discharge
tool’s maximum air pressure at any any residual air pressure in
time. Adjust the pressure gradually, the tool, and press down on
while checking the air output gauge the Release Bar (43) before
to set the right pressure range. performing any inspection,
maintenance, or cleaning
8. Inspect the air connections for leaks. procedures.
Repair any leaks found.

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 To prevent serious 2. Route the air hose along a safe route
injury: to reach the work area without creat-
Do not adjust or tamper with ing a tripping hazard or exposing the
any control or component in a air hose to possible damage. The air
way not specifically explained hose must be long enough to reach
within this manual. Improper the work area with enough extra
adjustment can result in length to allow free movement while
tool failure or other serious working.
hazards.
Note: This Air Hydraulic Foot Pump is
Release Bar (43) Breather
designed to operate pneumatically. It
Valve (79)
is an ideal power source for various
Foot Pedal (37)
body, frame and alignment applica-
tions. It can be used with different
ram kits, shop presses and hydraulic
pullers (not included) that operate up
to 10,000 PSI. It is equipped with a
factory set Safety Valve to prevent
sudden hydraulic failure.
Base Plate (80)
Note: Check the oil level and purge air Bleeding Plate (41)
from system before use. The Res- Air Cylinder (15)
ervoir (72) should be full but after
shipping it may need to be topped off.
Check the oil in the pump reservoir Pneumatic Tool Operation
prior to use. Place Pump on flat and
horizontal surface. Wipe top of cylin- 1. Push down momentarily on Foot
der with clean, dry rag. Remove the Pedal (37) and release it. The Air
Fill Plug (77) and add the fluid being Valve (12) should be raised in order
careful not to spill. Replace the Fill to operate. (Feel underneath the Foot
Plug and wipe up any spilled hydrau- Pedal to make sure Valve is raised.)
lic fluid. Periodically check the fluid
level. 2. Attach the air hose from your com-
pressor to the Air Nipple (1).
For best operation: Before
use, unscrew the Breather Valve. 3. As pressure may be present, verify
After use, shut the Breather Valve. that the system is not pressurized be-
fore hydraulic hoses are connected or
Work Piece and Work Area Set Up disconnected. Verify this by pressing
Release Bar (43) with hand to re-
1. Designate a work area that is clean lease any internal hydraulic pressure.
and well-lit. The work area must not Remove the Protective Plug (84) from
allow access by children or pets to the Adapter (85), attach your hydrau-
prevent injury and distraction. lic hose with a 1/4” NPT end to the
hose Connector (68) directly. If you
use our SKU 95944 Hydraulic Hose

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 (not included) with thread-on 13/16”- User-Maintenance
20 UNF fitting, please first attach the
Adapter (85) to the Hose Connec- Instructions
tor (68), which is supplied in the bag Procedures not specifically
containing instruction manual. Use explained in this manual
this hose to attach to any tool that is must be performed only by a
to be activated/deactivated with this qualified technician.
Pump.
To prevent
4. Then press down Pedal (37) to apply serious injury
pressure. Please note: There is no from accidental
high/low settings for Pump. Once the operation:
Pedal is pressed, pressure is applied Turn off the tool, detach the
at a constant setting. Press on Re- air supply, safely discharge
lease Bar (43) to release pressure. any residual air pressure in
5. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool, the tool, and release the
shut the Air Valve (12), and detach throttle and/or turn the switch
the air supply, and safely discharge to its off position before
any residual air pressure in the tool performing any inspection,
after use. Clean external surfaces maintenance, or cleaning
of the tool with clean, dry cloth, and procedures.
apply a thin coat of tool oil. Then To prevent serious
store the tool indoors out of children’s injury from tool
reach. failure:
Do not use damaged
equipment. If abnormal
noise, vibration, or leaking
air occurs, have the problem
corrected before further use.
To prevent explosion:
Lubricate the tool only
with specified lubricants.
Lubricate the air inlet using
only pneumatic tool oil. Other
lubricants may damage the
mechanism and may be
highly flammable, causing an
explosion.

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 Cleaning, Maintenance, and Bleeding Instructions
Lubrication 1. WARNING! Air may accumulate in
Note: These procedures are in addition to the Foot Pedal’s system during ship-
the regular checks and maintenance ping and/or use. Before each use,
explained as part of the regular op- bleed air from system for better per-
eration of the air-operated tool. formance. To do this:

WARNING! Make sure the Foot 2. Open the Fill Plug (77) by turning it
Pump is disconnected from air supply counterclockwise.
and all hydraulic pressure is released
3. Depress the Release Bar (43) to
before performing any inspection,
open the Release Valve Seat (46).
maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
4. Depress the Air Valve (12) located
1. Before use, inspect the general
on the top of the Air Cylinder (15) to
condition of the Foot Pump. Check
remove air from system.
for loose screws, misalignment or
binding of moving parts, cracked or 5. Top off with hydraulic oil and close
broken parts, cracked welds, cracked the Fill Plug (77).
or broken hoses, leaking oil, and
any other condition that may affect
its safe operation as well as abnor-
mal noise or vibration. If any of this
should occur, have the problem cor-
rected before further use.

Do not use damaged equipment.

2. After use, wipe off with a clean
cloth. Be sure to wipe away any
spilled hydraulic fluid.
3. Monthly, check and refill hydrau-
lic fluid. (See Bleeding Instructions,
below.)

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 Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions
Foot Pedal (37) will Reservoir (72) is overfilled with Make sure the Breather Valve (79) is open,
not depress when hydraulic oil. letting the trapped oil escape if necessary.
trying to pump.
Low hydraulic 1. Loose air fittings. 1. Tighten all fittings.
pressure 2. Cracked hose. 2. Change any cracked or broken hoses. DO
NOT FEEL FOR LEAKS WITH HANDS.
HIGH PRESSURE CAN INJECT FLUID
UNDER SKIN. DO NOT REPAIR WITH TAPE
OR METAL CLAMPS. ALWAYS REPLACE
THE HOSE.
Housing heats 1. Incorrect lubrication or not 1. Lubricate using air tool oil and grease
during use. enough lubrication. according to directions.
2. Worn parts. 2. Have qualified technician inspect internal
mechanism and replace parts as needed.
Severe air 1. Cross-threaded housing 1. Check for incorrect alignment and uneven
leakage. components. gaps. If cross-threaded, disassemble and
(Slight air leakage replace damaged parts before use.
is normal, 2. Loose housing. 2. Tighten housing assembly. If housing cannot
especially on older tighten properly, internal parts may be
tools.) 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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 PARTS LIST PARTS LIST
Part Description Q’ty Part Description Q’ty
1 Air Nipple 1 44 Spring 1
2 Oil Port 1 45 O-Ring 1
3 Screw 3 46 Release Valve Seat 1
4 Lock Washer 3 47 Pin 1
5 Cover 1 48 O-Ring 1
6 O-Ring 1 49 Ball 1
7 O-Ring 1 50 Screw 1
8 Small piston 1 51 Strainer 1
9 Air Valve Seat 1 52 Needle Valve 1
10 O-Ring 1 53 Safe Valve Spring 1
11 O-Ring 1 54 Screw 1
12 Air Valve 1 55 O-Ring 1
13 O-Ring 1 56 Screw 1
14 Spring 1 57 Ball 1
15 Air Cylinder 1 58 Ball Cup 1
16 Screw 1 59 Spring 1
17 Lock Washer 1 60 Screw 1
18 Sealing Ring 4 61 Oil Filter 1
19 Snap Retainer 4 62 O-Ring 1
20 Sealing Ring 1 63 Retainer 1
21 O-Ring 1 64 Torsion Spring 1
22 Air Piston 1 65 Oil Outlet Seat 1
23 Sealing Ring 1 66 Retainer 2
24 Piston 1 67 O-Ring 2
25 Washer 1 68 Hose Connector 1
26 Spring 1 69 Lock Nut 1
27 Nut 1 70 O-Ring 2
28 Sealing Ring 1 71 Lever 1
29 Cylinder 1 72 Reservoir 1
30 Screw 1 73 Reservoir Cover 1
31 Copper Washer 1 74 O-Ring 1
32 Spring 1 75 Nut 1
33 Ball 1 76 Nylon Ring 1
34 Spring 1 77 Fill Plug 1
35 Ball 1 78 Sealing Ring 1
36 Valve Base 1 79 Breather Valve 1
37 Foot Pedal 1 80 Base Plate 1
38 Screw 1 81 Rubber Foot 4
39 Lock Washer 1 82 Lock Washer 3
40 Washer 1 83 Screw 3
41 Bleeding Plate 1 84 Protective Plug 1
42 Washer 1 85 Adapter 1
43 Release Bar 1

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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 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

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 90 day warranty
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality
and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free
from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of
purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse,
abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal ac-
tivity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in
no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent,
special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty is expressly in lieu of
all other warranties, express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability and
fitness.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with
transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the com-
plaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will ei-
ther repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase
price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return re-
paired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect
resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost
of returning the product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.

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