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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 air tool oil, gum solvent, or an
equal mixture of SAE # 10 motor oil and kerosene.
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
5-1. 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 12.7 mm (1/2”) or larger
depending on the total length of the hose.
5-2. 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 ball bearing in motor 6. Remove and inspect bearing for rust, dirt and grit
or worn race. Clean and regress 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
2-1. Install a water separator/filter.
Note: Separators only work properly when the air
passing through the separator is cold. Locate the
separator/filter as far as possible from the compressor
2-2. Install an air dryer.
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