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TROUBLESHOOTING

PERFORMANCE

Please note that outside factors may affect the operation and efficiency of

the air tool.

These include reduced compressor output, excessive drain on the airline,

moisture ingress, restrictions in the air-line such as the use of connectors of

incorrect size or poor condition which will reduce the air supply.

Your air tool has been designed to give long & trouble free service. If, however,

having followed the instructions in this booklet carefully you encounter

problems, take the unit to your local CLARKE dealer.

SYMPTOM

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

Tool runs at normal

speed but slows down

under any load.

1. Motor parts worn.

2. Worn or sticking

mechanism due to

lack of lubricant.

1. Return to CLARKE dealer

for repair.

2. Drip air tool lubricating

oil into air inlet. Allow oil

to soak moving parts

before using.

Tool runs slowly. Air flows

weakly from exhaust.

1. Motor parts jammed

with gum/dirt.

2. Air-line regulator in

closed position.

3. General airflow

blocked by dirt.

1. Examine inlet air filter for

blockage and clean if

necessary. Drip a few

drops of air tool lubricat-

ing oil into air inlet.

2. Adjust in-line regulator to

open position.

3. Operate tool in short

bursts.

Tool will not run. Air flows

freely from exhaust.

1. Motor vanes stuck

due to buildup of

foreign material.

1. Disconnect air supply

and rotate tool assembly

manually.

2. Try operating tool in

short bursts.

3. Tap motor housing gently

with a rubber mallet.

4. Drip a few drops of air

tool lubricating oil into air

inlet to soak moving

parts.

Tool will not shut off.

1. Throttle O-rings

damaged or ill-fitting

in seat.

1. Return to CLARKE dealer

for repair.