Code

possible cause

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

 

 

 

4

Defective air tank

Air tank must be replaced. Do not repair the leak.

 

 

Warning: Risk of bursting. Do not drill into, weld or other­

 

 

wise modify air tank or it will weaken. The air tank can rupture or

 

 

explode.

 

 

 

5

Leaking seals

Contact a DeWALT factory service center or a DeWALT authorized

 

 

service center.

 

 

 

6

Defective safety valve

Operate safety valve manually by pulling on ring. If valve still leaks,

 

 

it must be replaced.

7Regulator is not adjusted correctly for accessory It is normal for some pressure drop to occur when an accessory

 

being used

is used, adjust the regulator as instructed in Regulator under

 

 

Features if pressure drop is excessive.

 

 

NOTE: Adjust the regulated pressure under flow conditions while

 

 

accessory is being used.

 

 

 

8

Prolonged excessive use of air

Decrease amount of air usage.

 

 

 

9

Compressor is not large enough for accessory

Check the accessory air requirement. If it is higher than the CFM

 

 

or pressure supplied by your air compressor, a larger compressor

 

 

is needed to operate accessory.

 

 

 

10

Hole in air hose

Replace air hose.

 

 

 

11

Check valve restricted

Remove, clean or replace.

 

 

 

12

Air leaks

Tighten fittings.

 

 

 

13

Regulator is damaged

Replace.

 

 

 

14

Motor overload protection switch has tripped

Refer to Motor Overload Protection under Features. If motor over-

 

 

load protection trips frequently, contact a DeWALT factory service

 

 

center or a DeWALT authorized service center.

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