Cl154000AV
www.campbellhausfeld.com
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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 90 psi
maximum while the tool is being triggered
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”
or larger depending on the total length of
the hose
5 b. Do not use multiple number of hoses
connected together with quick connect
fittings. This causes additional pressure
drops and reduces the tool power.
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 trigger saw
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
2 b. Install an air dryer
2 c. If the original separator will not separate
all the water from the air, install a
Campbell Hausfeld belt air filter (PA2121)
Tool cuts slow or
does not cut
1. worn blade
1. Replace blade
2. wrong blade type
2. Use correct blade type for material being cut.
Fine teeth for metal; coarse teeth for wood
