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5. If the surface of the sanding pad
becomes damaged and unable
to grip the disc, so requiring
replacement, or if the sander
needs to be dismantled, a spanner
is supplied to unlock the sanding
pad from the sander. Engage it
with the drive nut after lifting up
the rubber skirt and twist off the
sanding pad.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM
Tool runs at normal
speed but slows down
under any load.
Tool runs slowly. Air flows
weakly from exhaust.
Tool will not run. Air
flows freely from
exhaust.
Tool will not shut off.
Your Clarke air tool has been designed to give long and trouble free service. If,
however, having followed the instructions in this booklet carefully, you
encounter problems, take the tool to your local Clarke dealer.
Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com
PROBLEM
1. Piston parts worn.
2. Worn or sticking
mechanism due to
lack of lubricant.
1. Moving parts
jammed with gum/
dirt.
2. Air-line regulator in
closed position.
3. General airflow
blocked by dirt.
1. Piston stuck
due to buildup of
foreign material.
1. Throttle O-rings
damaged or ill-fitting.
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SOLUTION
1. Return to Clarke dealer
for repair.
2. Drip lubricating oil into the
air inlet. Allow oil to soak
moving parts before using
1. Examine inlet air filter for
blockage. Drip a few
drops of air tool lubricat-
ing oil into air inlet.
2. Adjust in-line regulator to
open position.
3. Operate tool in short
bursts.
1. Disconnect air supply
and rotate tool assembly
manually.
2. Try operating tool in
short bursts.
3. Tap motor housing gently
with a rubber mallet.
4. Drip a few drops of air
tool lubricating oil into air
inlet to soak moving parts.
1. Return to Clarke dealer
for repair.
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