GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
Tool runs slowly or will
not operate
Moisture blowing out
of tool
Chisel/Hammer is
jammed and will not
move back and forth
* When reassembling the cylinder to the housing, use thread lock on the cylinder threads.
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
1.
Grit or gum in tool
2.
No oil in tool
3.
Low air pressure
4.
Air hose leaks
5.
Pressure drops
1.
Water in tank
2.
Water in air lines/hoses
1.
Chisel/hammer piston and
barrel are dirty or rusty
2.
Chisel/hammer piston and
barrel are rusted together
3.
Piston is jammed in the
barrel
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
Flush tool with Campbell Hausfeld
air tool oil, gum solvent, or an
equal mixture of SAE 10 motor oil
and kerosene. Lubricate tool after
cleaning with Campbell Hausfeld (or
comparable) air tool oil.
2.
Lubricate tool according to
lubrication instructions in this
manual.
3.
Adjust the compressor regulator to
90 PSI while the tool is running free.
4.
Tighten and seal hose fittings, if leaks
are found.
5.
Be sure hose is properly sized. Long
hoses or tools using large volumes of
air may require a hose with an I.D. of
1/2 inch or larger depending on total
hose length.
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.
a. Install a water separator/filter.
NOTE: Separators work properly
only when air stream is cool.
Locate separator/filter as far as
possible from compressor.
b. Install an air dryer.
c.
Anytime water enters tool, tool
should be oiled immediately.
1.
a. Heavily oil tool to free up piston.
b. Clean piston and barrel with air
tool oil and remove any burrs on
piston or barrel surfaces. *
c.
Replace worn piston and
cylinder.*
d. Anytime water enters tool, tool
should be oiled immediately.
2.
Remove piston and de-rust. Replace
piston and cylinder if needed. *
3.
Attempt to free jammed piston
using a punch and hammer. It may
be necessary to disassemble barrel
from housing. Clean parts and
reassemble. *
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