PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

 

 

 

 

Pressure read-

It is normal for "some"

If there is an excessive

ing on the regu-

pressure drop to occur.

amount of pressure drop when

lated pressure

 

the accessory is used, adjust

gauge drops

 

the regulator following the

when an acces-

 

instructions in the Description

sory is used.

 

of Operation paragraph in the

 

 

Operation section.

 

 

NOTE: Adjust the regulated

 

 

pressure under flow

 

 

conditions (while accessory is

 

 

being used).

 

Knocking Noise.

Possible defect in safety

Operate safety valve manually

 

valve.

by pulling on ring. If valve still

 

 

leaks, it should be replaced.

 

Defective check valve.

Replace check valve.

 

 

 

Compressor is

Prolonged excessive use of

Decrease amount of air usage.

not supplying

air.

 

 

enough air

 

 

 

to operate

 

 

 

Compressor is not large

Check the accessory air

accessories.

enough for air requirement.

requirement. If it is higher than

 

 

 

the SCFM or pressure sup-

 

 

plied by your air

compressor,

 

 

you need a

larger com-

 

 

pressor.

 

 

Hole in hose.

Check and replace if required.

 

 

 

 

Check valve restricted.

Replace check valve.

 

 

 

 

 

Air leaks.

Tighten fittings.

 

 

 

 

 

Restricted air intake filter.

Clean or replace air intake

 

 

filter. Do not operate the

 

 

air compressor with the fil-

 

 

ter removed. Refer to the

 

 

Air Filter paragraph in the

 

 

Maintenance section.

Regulator knob

Damaged regulator.

Replace.

 

has continuous

 

 

 

air leak.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Regulator will

Damaged regulator.

Replace.

 

not shut off air

 

 

 

outlet.

 

 

 

19-­ ENG

Page 19
Image 19
Craftsman 919.167551 owner manual Operation section