Craftsman 875.199601 Owner's Manual page 6

Owner's Manual Model No. 875.199601 Owner's Manual Model No. 875.199601
Tool runs
slow 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
3a. Adjust the regulator on the tool to the
maximum setting (If applicable)
3b. 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
5a. 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
Moisture
blowing out
of tool
5b. Do not use 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
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
2a. 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
2b. Install an air dryer
Sanderstops
when applied
to work
surface
1. Spindle lock is in the
locked position
2c. Anytime water enters the tool, the tool
should be oiled immediately
1. Unlock spindle (Figure 3)
Notes:
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