General Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom
Tool runs slowly
or will not operate
Moisture blowing
out of tool
Ratchet
mechanism slips
or will not loosen
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
6. Worn rotor blade in
motor
7. Worn ball bearing in
motor
1. Water in tank
2. Water in the air
lines/hoses
1. Ratchet mechanism
is dirty
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Corrective Action
1. Flush the tool with Campbell Hausfeld air
tool oil, gum solvent, or an equal mixture of
SAE 10 motor oil and kerosene. If Campbell
Hausfeld oil is not used, lubricate the tool
after cleaning
2. Lubricate the tool according to the lubrication
instructions in this manual
3. a. Adjust the regulator on the tool to the
maximum setting (If applicable)
3. b. Adjust the compressor regulator to tool
maximum while the tool is running free
4. Tighten and seal hose fittings if leaks are
found
5. a. 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 inch or larger depending on the total
length of the hose
5. b. Do not use a 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
6. Replace rotor blade
7. Remove and inspect bearing for rust, dirt
and grit or worn race. Replace or clean and
regrease bearing with bearing grease
1. Drain tank. (See air compressor manual). Oil
tool and run until no water is evident. Oil tool
again and run 1 to 2 seconds
2. a.
Install a water separator/filter (PA2121
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
2. b. Install an air dryer
2. c. Anytime water enters the tool, the tool
should be oiled immediately
1. a. Clean mechanism with air tool oil
1. b. Replace worn mechanism
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