Use and Care Manual
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IMPACT MECHANISM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION
Impacts slowly or will
not impact
1. Lack of lubrication 1. Lubricate the air motor. (See
Lubrication section of this manual).
2. Tool regulator set in wrong
position
2. a. Adjust the regulator on the tool
to the appropriate setting.
b. Regulator should be turned
so the indicator points to the
appropriate dot on the tool.
3. In-line regulator or
compressor regulator set too
low
3. Adjust regulators in the air system.
Impacts rapidly but
will not remove bolts
Worn impact mechanism Replace tool.
Does not impact Broken impact mechanism Replace tool.