Troubleshooting
The table below shows the most common troubleshooting procedures. Note that some actions must only be done by authorized workshops or qualified service technicians.
Problem | Reason | Action |
---|---|---|
Tool does not start | No air flow to the tool | Do a check of air connection and compressor |
Rotor in dead position | Disconnect air supply and then turn spindle quickly | |
Air filter in tool air inlet blocked | Clean air filter carefully | |
Inconsistent idling speed | Unstable air pressure | Do a check of air pressure regulator |
Resonance from exhaust | Start tool rapidly and slowly until noise disappear | |
Low power | Low air pressure | Do a check of air pressure |
Too long length or too small inner diameter of air supply hoses and pipes | Do a check of air hoses and air pipes | |
Too small inner diameter of air connections | Do a check of air connections | |
Blocked air supply filters | Clean or replace filters | |
Air filter in tool air inlet blocked | Clean air filter carefully | |
Too humid air (high dew point) | Do a check of the compressor | |
Worn throttle valve | * | |
Worn vanes | * | |
Vanes wear fast | High friction in motor | Add oil into inlet air to increase life length of vanes |
Dirty air might wear vanes | Do a check of filters in tool air inlet and in air supply | |
Tool starts unexpectedly | Valve pin jammed in start position | Replace pin and bushing |
Damaged security mechanism | Replace lever | |
Vibrations | Worn or damaged grinding wheel | Replace wheel |
Damaged spindle | * | |
Worn or damaged flange washers | Replace flange washers | |
Too high idle speed | Too high air pressure | Do a check of air pressure |
Abnormal or high sound | Resonance from exhaust | Restart tool rapidly and slowly until noise disappear |
Exhaust hose is missing | Assemble exhaust hose | |
Damaged gear | * | |
Damaged spindle | * | |
Worn bearings | * |
* This service must only be done by authorized workshop or qualified service technician.