Troubleshooting
Trouble | Possible cause(s) | Suggested remedy(s) |
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Tool runs slowly or will not | 1. No oil in tool. | 1. Lubricate the tool according to the |
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| lubrication instructions. |
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| 2. Grit or gum in tool. | 2. Flush the tool with air tool oil, gum |
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| solvent, or an equal mixture of motor |
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| oil and kerosene. |
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| 3. Low air pressure. | 3. a. Adjust the regulator on the tool to |
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| the maximum setting. |
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| b. Adjust the compressor regulator to tool |
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| maximum the tool is running free. |
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| 4. Air hose leaks. | 4. Tighten and seal hose fittings if leaks |
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| are found. |
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| 5. Pressure drops. | 5. a. Be sure the hose is the proper |
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| size. Long hoses or tools using |
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| large volumes of air may require |
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| a hose with an I.D. of 1/2” or |
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| larger depending on the total |
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| length of the hose. |
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| b. Do not use a multiple number of |
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| hoses connected together with |
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| quick connect fittings. This causes |
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| additional pressure drops and |
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| reduces the tool power. |
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| 6. Worn rotor blade. | 6. Replace rotor blade. |
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| 7. Worn ball bearing. | 7. Remove and inspect bearing for rust, |
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| dirt and grit. Replace or clean and |
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| regrease bearing with bearing grease. |
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