Operating Instructions
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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. Adjust the compressor regulator to tool
maximum while the tool is running free
4. Air hose leaks
4. Tighten and seal hose fittings if leaks are
found
5. Pressure drops
5. Be sure hose is properly sized. 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 total hose length
6. Regulator adjusted
wrong
6. Adjust air flow regulator with a flathead
screwdriver to maximum speed
7. Worn ball bearing
in motor or in angle
head
7. Remove and inspect bearing for rust, dirt,
grit or worn race. Clean and regrease bearing
with bearing grease or replace bearing
8. Worn gears (angle
die grinders only)
8. Replace gears
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 (PA2100
or PA2110).
NOTE:
Separators work
properly only when air steam is cool.
Locate separator/filter as far as possible
from compressor
2. b. Install an air dryer
2. c. Anytime water enters the tool, the tool
should be oiled immediately
Excessive
vibration
1. Damaged stone or
burr
1. Replace with new stone or burr
2. Collet shaft bent
2. Replace shaft or collet (See parts list manual)
