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possible failure.
■ Maintenance shall be performed weekly.
■ Drain the air tank daily. Water in the air line will
damage the product.
■ If the product cannot be used anymore, make sure to
dispose of it so as not to impose hazards on people
and the environment.
■ Air tool white oil is recommended for lubrication.
■ Only lubricants recommended by the manufacturer
should be used.
tROUBLEshOOtING
WARNING
If any of the following symptoms appears during
operation, stop using the tool immediately, or serious
personal injury could result. Only qualified persons or
an authorised service centre can perform repairs or
replacement of the tool.
Disconnect tool from the air supply before attempting
repair or adjustment. When replacing O-rings or cylinder,
lubricate with air tool oil before assembly.
pROBLEM: tool runs at normal speed but fails under
load.
pOssIBLE cAUsEs
■ Motor parts are worn.
■ Cam clutch is worn or sticking due to lack of lubricant.
REMEDIEs
■ Lubricate 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 tool requires
14.20 ml (1/2 ounce) of oil.
Grease lubrication
NOtE: Heat usually indicates insufficient grease in
chamber. Severe operating conditions may require
more frequent lubrication.
pROBLEM: Tool runs slowly. Air flows slightly from
exhaust.
pOssIBLE cAUsEs
■ Motor parts are jammed with dirt particles.
■ Air regulator is in closed position.
■ Air flow is blocked by dirt.
REMEDIEs
■ 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.
pROBLEM: tool will not run. Air flows freely from
exhaust.
pOssIBLE cAUsE
One or more motor vanes are stuck due to material
build up.
REMEDIEs
■ Pour air tool lubricating oil into air inlet.
■ Operate tool in short bursts of forward and/or reverse
rotation where applicable.
■ Tap motor housing gently with a plastic mallet.
■ Disconnect the air supply. Free the motor by rotating
drive shank manually where applicable.
■ If the product remains jammed, return to the service
centre.
pROBLEM: Tool will not shut off.
pOssIBLE cAUsE
'O' rings throttle valve is dislodged from seat inlet
valve.
REMEDy
Replace the 'O' ring.
NOtE: Repairs should be carried out by a qualified
person.
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