Avoid the misuse of thicker oil which
may lead to the reduced performance or
malfunction.
3. Connect the tool to the air supply. Run
the tool without load for a few seconds
to distribute the oil through the tool.
Any excess oil may be propelled from the
air exhaust area. So keep the tool away in
a safe direction.
4. After operating the tool and before
storing the tool, disconnect the air hose
and place 4 or 5 drops of air tool oil into
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible cause
Tool runs
1. Grit or gum in tool.
slowly or will
2. No oil in tool.
not operate
3. Low air pressure.
4. Air hose leaks.
5. Pressure drops.
6. Worn rotor blade.
7. Moisture blowing out
of tool exhaust.
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the air inlet, then re-connect the air hose
and run the tool to evenly distribute the
oil throughout the tool for 30 seconds
approximately. This will prolong the tool
life.
5. Avoid storing the tool in a humid
environment which promotes rusting of
internal mechanisms. Always oil the tool
before storage.
6. When the tool is seriously damaged or
out of life, it should be left in a resource
recycling can. Never drop it into � re.
Corrective action
1. Flush the tool with air-tool oil or gum
solvent.
2. Lubricate the tool according to the
lubrication instructions in this manual.
3. a. Adjust the regulator on the tool to
maximum setting.
3. b. Adjust the compressor regulator to tool
maximum of 90 PSIG.
4. Tighten and seal hose � ttings if leaks are
found. Use sealing tape.
5. a. Be sure the hose is the proper size. Long
hose or tools using large volumes of air may
require a hose with an I.D. of 1/2 in. or larger
depending on the total length of the hoses.
5. b. Do not use a multiple number of hoses
connected together with quick-connect
� ttings.
This causes additional pressure drops and
reduces the tool power. Directly connect the
hoses together.
6. Replace rotor blade.
7. Water in tank: drain tank. (See air
compressor manual). Oil tool and run until no
water is evident. Oil tool again and run 1-2
seconds.