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Operating Instructions
General Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom
Possible Cause(s)
Corrective Action
Tool runs slowly
or will not operate
1. Grit or gum in tool
1. Flush the tool with Campbell Hausfeld air
tool oil, gum solvent, or an equal mixture of
SAE 10 motor oil and kerosene. If Campbell
Hausfeld oil is not used, lubricate the tool
after cleaning
2. No oil in tool
2. Lubricate the tool according to the lubrication
instructions in this manual
3. Low air pressure
3. a. Adjust the regulator on the tool to the
maximum setting
b. Adjust the compressor regulator to tool
maximum working pressure while the tool
is running free
4. Air hose leaks
4. Tighten and seal hose fittings if leaks are
found
5. Pressure drops
5. a. Be sure the hose is the proper size. Long
hoses or tools using large volumes of
air may require a hose with an I.D. of
1/2 inch or larger depending on the total
length of the hose
b. Do not use a multiple number of hoses
connected together with quick connect
fittings. This causes additional pressure
drops and reduces the tool power.
Directly connect the hoses together
6. worn rotor blade in
motor
6. Replace rotor blade
7. worn ball bearing in
motor
7. Remove and inspect bearing for rust, dirt
and grit or worn race. Replace or clean and
regrease bearing with bearing grease
Moisture blowing
out of tool
1. water in tank
1. Drain tank. (See air compressor manual). Oil
tool and run until no water is evident. Oil tool
again and run 1-2 seconds
2. water in the air
lines/hoses
2. a. Install a water separator/filter.
NOTE:
Separators only work properly when
the air passing through the separator is
cool. Locate the separator/filter as far as
possible from the compressor.
b. Install an air dryer
