SECTION 6: SERVICE
Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT: Air tool repairs must be completed by a qualified service person.
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Tool runs at | 1. | Pneumatic | shear is being | 1. | Reduce feed pressure. Only cut | |
normal speed but |
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| materials within limits of tool. |
bogs down when | 2. | Jaws are dull or loose. |
| 2. | Dress or replace jaws. | |
cutting, or tool | 3. | Trigger is at fault. |
| 3. | Remove any metal that may be | |
runs slowly with |
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| binding trigger from full travel. |
little air exiting the | 4. | Intake filter screen | is | 4. | Clean the filter screen behind | |
exhaust. |
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| the air supply fitting (see Figure |
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| 5. | Insufficient air supply volume | 5. | Set the regulator to 90 PSI, or | ||
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| 100 PSI if the air hose is longer |
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| than 25 feet. Repair any leaking |
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| fittings, remove all restrictions |
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| and hose kinks. Ensure that all |
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| hoses and lines have an inside |
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| diameter of at least 3⁄8". |
| 6. | Incorrect | lubrication | is | 6. | Make sure tool is lubricated |
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| dry. Prevent oil from flooding |
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| automatic oiler. |
| 7. | Water is entering tool. |
| 7. | Service or reposition the air | |
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| filter water separator as far as |
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| cooling and water condensation |
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| 8. | Air tool motor clogged with | 8. | Clean or rebuild the air tool as | ||
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| or lubrication problem in the air |
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Model T23094 Pneumatic Metal Shear |
