Must the air hammer cool head be pressed tightly against the workpiece before turning the tool on?

The effectiveness of an air hammer relies significantly on the contact between the hammer's cool head and the workpiece. When the cool head is pressed tightly against the workpiece before turning the tool on, it allows for better energy transfer and impact directly to the material being worked on. This tight contact helps to ensure that the vibrations and force generated by the air hammer are directly transmitted to the workpiece, resulting in more efficient cutting, shaping, or breaking of the material.

If the cool head is not pressed tightly against the workpiece, some of the energy can be dissipated into the air around the tool, making it less effective and possibly leading to suboptimal results. This method ensures precise handling and control during operations, further enhancing the overall efficiency of the air hammer. Thus, pressing the cool head tightly against the workpiece before operation is fundamental for maximizing performance.