Use and Care Manual

GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION

Tool runs slowly or will

not operate

1. Grit or gum in tool 1. Flush the tool with Campbell

Hausfeld air tool oil, gum solvent, or

an equal mixture of SAE 10 motor

oil and kerosene. Lubricate the

tool after cleaning with Campbell

Hausfeld (or comparable) air tool oil.

2. No oil in tool 2. Lubricate the tool according to

the lubrication instructions in this

manual.

3. Low air pressure 3. Adjust the compressor regulator to

90 PSI while the tool is running free.

4. Air hose leaks 4. Tighten and seal hose fittings, if leaks

are found.

5. Pressure drops 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.

6. Regulator adjusted wrong 6. Adjust air flow regulator with a

flathead screwdriver to maximum

speed.

7. Worn ball bearing in motor

or in angle head

7. Replace tool.

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 work properly

only when air steam passing

through the separator is cool.

Locate separator/filter as far as

possible from compressor.

b. Install an air dryer.

c. Anytime water enters the

tool, the tool should be oiled

immediately

Excessive vibration 1. Damaged stone or burr 1. Replace with new stone or burr.

2. Collet shaft bent 2. Replace tool.