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TROUBLE SHOOTING
The following form lists the common operating system with problem and solutions.
Please read the form carefully and follow it.
WARNING:If any of the following symptoms appears during
your operating, stop using the tool immediately, or serious
personal injury could result. Only a qualified persons or an
authorized service center can perform repairs or replacement of
tool.
Disconnect tool from air supply before attempting repair or
adjustment. When replacing O-rings or Cylinder, lubricate with
air tool oil before assembly.
PROBLEMS
POSSIBLE CAUSES
REMEDIES
Tool runs at
normal
speed but
loses under
load
Motor parts worn.
Lubricating clutch housing.
Check for excess clutch oil. Clutch cases
need only be half full. Overfilling can
cause drag on high speed clutch parts, i.e.
a typical oiled/lubricated wrench requires
1⁄2 ounce of oil.
GREASE
LUBRICATED:NOTE:
Heat
usually
indicates
insufficient grease in chamber.
Severe operating conditions
may require more frequent
lubrication.
Cam clutch worn or
sticking due to lack of
lubricant.
Tool runs
slowly. Air
flows
slightly from
exhaust
Motor parts jammed
with dirt particles
Check air inlet filter for blockage.
Pour air tool lubricating oil into air inlet as
per instructions.
Operate tool in short bursts quickly
reversing rotation back and forth where
applicable.
Repeat above as needed.
Power regulator in
closed position
Air flow blocked by
dirt.
Tools will
not run. Air
flows freely
from
exhaust
One or more motor
vanes stuck due to
material build up.
Pour air tool lubricating tool into air inlet.
Operate tool in short bursts of forward
and/or reverse rotation where applicable.
Tap motor housing gently with plastic
mallet.
Disconnect supply. Free motor by rotating
drive shank manually where applicable
Tool will not
shut off
‘O’ rings throttle
valve dislodged from
seat inlet valve.
Replace ‘O’ ring.
