Carat FACOMBI-3IN1-1, Operating Manual

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Problem Cause Corrective Action
Lack of power, sluggish • Low air pressure.
• Lack of lubrication.
• Damaged or worn o-ring/seal.
• Exhaust blocked. • Check air supply.
• Use pneumatic tool lubricant.
• Replace o-ring/seal.
• Check bumper, head valve spring.
Fasteners jam in tool. • Driver channel worn.
• Wrong size fasteners.
• Bent fasteners.
• Broken and damaged driver blade.
• Loose magazine, nose screws. • Replace nose/check door.
• Use recommended fasteners only.
• Discontinue using these fasteners.
• Replace drive blade.
• Tighten all screws.
SAFETY NOTES
The operator and all persons in the general area should wear safety glasses to guard
against flying fasteners and debris, which could cause severe eye injury. Safety glasses
are per requirements of the Regulatory Authority. Always wear hearing protection and
hard hat.
Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide or any other bottled gas as a power source for this
tool danger of explosion and/or serious
personal injury may result
Use only clean, dry regulated compressed air at recommended pressure.
Tools shall not be connected to a compressor which potentially exceeds 175 psi or 12
bar.
Air hose rated for a maximum operating pressure of 150 psi (10.3 bar) or 150% of the
maximum system pressure, whichever, is higher.
Disconnect tool from air supply and remove fasteners from magazine before doing tool
maintenance, clearing a jammed fastener, leaving work area, moving tool to another
location, or handing the tool to another person.
Coupling must be used which removed all pressure from the tool when the coupling
joint is disconnected.
Never use a tool that is leaking air, has damaged or missing parts.