PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Pressure

It is normal for "some"

If there is an excessive amount of

reading on

pressure drop to occur.

pressure drop when the accessory

the regulated

 

is used, adjust the regulator as

pressure gauge

 

instructed in the Operation section.

(if equipped)

 

NOTE: Adjust the regulated

drops when

 

pressure under flow conditions

an accessory

 

(while accessory is being used).

is used

 

 

Air leak from

Possible defect in

Operate safety valve manually

safety valve

safety valve.

by pulling on ring. If valve still

 

 

leaks, it should be replaced.

Compressor is

Prolonged excessive

Decrease amount of air usage.

not supplying

use of air.

 

enough air

Compressor is not

Check the accessory air requirement. If

to operate

large enough for

it is higher than the SCFM or pressure

accessories

air requirement.

supplied by your air compressor,

 

 

you need a larger compressor.

 

Hole in hose.

Check and replace if required.

 

 

 

 

Check valve restricted.

Remove and clean, or replace.

 

Air leaks.

Tighten fittings.

 

Restricted air intake filter.

Clean or replace air intake filter. Do not

 

 

operate the air compressor with the

 

 

filter removed. Refer to the Air Filter

 

 

paragraph in the Maintenance section.

 

Loose belt.

Loosen wingnut and then

 

 

tighten wingnut until it contacts

 

 

the washer, plus one turn.

Restricted

Dirty air filter.

Clean or replace. See Air Filter

air intake

 

paragraph in the Maintenance section.

Regulator

Damaged regulator.

Replace.

knob has

 

 

continuous

 

 

air leak.

 

 

 

 

 

Regulator will

Damaged regulator.

Replace.

not shut off

 

 

air outlet.

 

 

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Porter-Cable Air Compressor instruction manual Instructed in the Operation section