Operating instructions

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TL0502
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Impact Mechanism Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action
Moisture blowing out of tool 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 2. a. 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
b. Install an air dryer
c. If the original separator will not
separate all the water from the air,
install a belt air filter
Impacts slowly or will not
impact
1. Lack of lubrication 1. Lubricate the air motor and the impact
mechanism. (See Lubrication section of
this manual)
2. Tool regulator set in wrong position 2. Adjust the regulator on the tool to the
maximum setting
3. In-line regulator or compressor
regulator set too low
3. Adjust regulators in the air system
Impacts rapidly but will not
remove bolts
1. Worn impact mechanism 1. a. Replace worn impact mechanism
components
b. Return impact wrench to Authorized
Service Center for repair
Does not impact 1. Broken impact mechanism 1. a. Replace broken impact mechanism
components
b. Return impact wrench to an Authorized
Service Center for repair