Trouble Shooting
WARNING:
If any of the following symptoms appears during your operating,
stop
using the tool immediately, or
serious personal injury could result.
Only a qualified persons or an authorized service center can perform repairs or replacement of tool.
Disconnect tool from air supply before attempting repair or adjustment. When replacing O-rings or
Cylinder, lubricate with air tool oil before assembly.
PROBLEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTION
Air escaping from port on
regulator cap
Broken or damaged
diaphragm in regulator.
Replace regulator
Pressure dropping slowly
on gauge.
Dirty or work valve seat in
regulator.
Replace regulator
Fluid or air leak at the lid
gasket.
Defective lid gasket.
Thumb screw not tight.
Replace lid gasket.
Tighten thumb screws.
Paint in tank tends to
settle rapidly.
Paint not mixed or thinned
properly.
Mix or thin paint according to instruction on
paint.
Gauge not registering air
pressure.
Defective air gauge.
Replace air gauge
Safety valve popping off.
Tank pressure to high.
Defective valve.
Reduce tank pressure to 20-50 PSI.
Replace safety valve.
Note: Repairs should be carried out by a qualified person.