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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Lumax

The Lumax HandyLuber 12V Cordless Grease Gun is ideal for accessing
hard-to-reach grease fittings, the company says. It is available for purchase
with either one (No. LX-1175) or two (No. LX-1176) batteries. The grease gun
is designed with a non-slip grip and has a chrome-plated barrel to help protect
against corrosion. Additionally, the HandyLuber comes with a 30" Ultra-flex
hose with spring guards and a non-drip cap. The grease gun comes with a
1500mAh Ni-Cd battery pack, which when fully charged delivers up to five
cartridges of grease. A compact carrying case is also included with the tool.

HandyLuber 12V
Cordless
Grease Gun

This reviewer was glad to have a tool
that kept technician movement and
fatigue to a minimum.

The Lumax Extended Heavy-Duty Quick-Release Grease Coupler,
No. LX-1403-XL, is designed with a proprietary locking and quick-release
mechanism which creates a leak-proof seal, the company says. The design
enables the quick-release coupler to firmly latch onto the grease fitting,
enabling handsfree greasing. If a fitting becomes pressurized, technicians
can just depress the thumb lever and release the coupler. The coupler has
an integrated 1/8" NPT connection and is suitable for use on most hand,
battery-powered, or air-operated grease guns and bulk grease pumps. The
coupler is 5" long by 1.2" high and has a burst pressure of 22,000 PSI.
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by Emily Markham, Assistant Editor

THE REVIEW:

W

hen using certain
tools or equipment
around the shop, technicians can quickly become fatigued
depending on the duration of the job.
Fleet Manager Eric Moore of Griffin
Pavement Striping in Columbus,
Ohio, was pleased with the Lumax
HandyLuber 12V Cordless Grease Gun
because its ease of use "keeps technicians moving efficiently without
hand cramps."
The grease gun is not very heavy,
Moore says, and didn't easily fatigue
any of the technicians who used it. The
HandyLuber could be more strenuous
when being used with a heavier, claybased grease as opposed to a synthetic
or petroleum product, Moore notes.
Moore also liked that he could just
pull the HandyLuber's trigger, rather
than using a lever-action or pistol grip,
which are common features of more traditional grease guns.
Some assembly was required before
use. Moore bought Lumax's Extended
Heavy Duty Quick Release Grease

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Coupler, No.
L X-14 0 3 -X L ,
to use with the
HandyLuber. In order
to use the tool, Moore had
to install the grease coupler,
charge the grease gun's batteries,
and place a grease cartridge in the
HandyLuber to prime it. After that,
it was all set for use around the shop.
"We have more than 50 vehicles
in our fleet, and most of them have
vocational applications which we
used the Lumax grease gun on," Moore
explains. "When performing the lubrication on the vocational bodies, the [grease
coupler] really helped in the areas where
access is difficult [with] two hands at the
same time. Once the [grease coupler]
was engaged the user could safely apply
the grease."
Moore estimates that technicians
saved around 20 minutes or more per
vehicle when using the HandyLuber.
Moore notes the Lumax tool comes in
a blow molded case with spaces for the
HandyLuber, its charger, and batteries.

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There is also extra
space in the case
for additional tips or
another hose.
A f ter put t ing
the tool to the test,
Moore had only
one improvement
to recommend for
the grease gun - an
extra battery.
"Compared to other cordless
offerings, the Lumax 12V Grease
Gun was just a little short of usable
time," Moore says. "I could see where on
larger equipment it may run out of juice
before completion. With an extra battery included, I doubt this would result
in much lost time, provided [the battery]
was charged and ready."
Editor's note: this product is available
as a kit with two batteries, No. LX-1176.
Overall, Moore believes "the cordless grease gun is a solid tool that would
make a good addition to any toolbox for
performing basic maintenance and lubrication services."
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