Operating Instructions
Troubleshooting Chart
Stop using tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Serious personal injury could occur. Any repairs or replacements must be done by a Qualified Service Person or Authorized Service Center.
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Tool runs slowly or will not | 1. | Grit or gum in tool | 1. | Flush the tool with air tool oil, gum solvent, | |
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| or an equal mixture of SAE 10 motor oil | |
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| and kerosene.. If air tool oil is not used, | |
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| lubricate the tool after cleaning | |
| 2. | No oil in tool | 2. | Lubricate the tool according to the | |
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| lubrication instructions in this manual | |
| 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 while the tool is running |
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| 4. | Air hose leaks | 4. | Tighten and seal hose fittings if leaks are | |
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| 5. | Pressure drops | 5. | a. | Be sure the hose is the proper size.. |
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| Long hoses or tools using large volumes |
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| of air may require a hose with an I..D.. |
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| of 1/2 inch or larger depending on the |
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| total length of the hose |
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| b. | Do not use a multiple number of hoses |
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| connected together with quick connect |
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| fittings.. This causes additional pressure |
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| drops and reduces the tool power. |
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| Directly connect the hoses together |
| 6. | Worn ball bearing in motor | 6. | Remove and inspect bearing for rust, dirt | |
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| and grit or worn race.. Replace or clean and | |
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| regrease bearing with bearing grease | |
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Moisture blowing out of tool | 1. | Water in tank | 1. | Drain tank.. (See air compressor manual).. | |
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| Oil tool and run until no water is evident.. | |
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| Oil tool again and run | |
| 2. | Water in the air lines/hoses | 2. | a. | Install a water separator/filter.. |
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| NOTE: Separators only work properly when | |
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| the air passing through the separator is | |
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| cool.. Locate the separator/filter as far as | |
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| possible from the compressor | |
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| b. | Install an air dryer |
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| c. | If the original separator will not |
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| separate all the water from the air, |
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| install a belt air filter |
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