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 regulator with a flathead screwdriver
to maximum speed
7. worn ball bearing in
motor or in bearing
housing
7. Remove and inspect bearing for rust, dirt, grit
or worn race. Replace bearing
8. worn/broken gears
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 (PA2085)
2. c. Anytime water enters the tool, the tool
should be oiled immediately
