Performance Tool M545 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting; Tool Maintenance and Storage; Troubleshooting Common Issues

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONT.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Probable Cause Solution
Lack of material flow, 1. The air is not dry enough. Use clean and dry air.
or no material flow. 2. Air pressure too low. Increase air pressure.
3. Moisture in blasting medium. Use dry blasting medium.
4. Excessive debris in medium. Remove and filter medium.
5. Clogged nozzle. Use blow gun to clean out nozzle.
6. Hopper empty. Fill hopper.
Material flow surges or Air pressure too low. Increase air pressure
excessive material
consumption.
Blasting pattern not 1. The air is not dry enough. Use clean and dry air.
as expected. 2. Grain size of blasing medium Replace blasting medium.
is not uniform.
3. Blasting medium inpure. Clean or replace medium.
IMPORTANT: Before your workpiece is blasted, control the best distance be-
tween the gun nozzle and the workpiece. It is recommended that you rst test
the sandblasting pattern and sandblasting intensity on a piece of scrap material
to ensure the best result.
5. Rell the hopper with abrasive sand as necessary.
IMPORTANT: Before relling the hopper, release pressure on the trigger, turn o
the air compressor and squeeze the trigger onceagain to release any com-
pressed air throughout the gun.
6. When you have nished using the blaster gun, release pressure on the trigger.
Turn o the air compressor. Squeeze the trigger once again to
release any
compressed air. Disconnect the blaster gun from its air supply .
IMPORTANT: Dispose of used abrasive medium according to local solid waste guidelines.
7. Clean and store the tool indoors out of reach of children.
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the tool. Check for loose
scr
ews, misalignment or binding of moving parts, clogged nozzle, cracked or broken
parts, damaged air hose, and any othercondition that may aect its safe operation. Do
not use damaged equipment.
2. AFTER USE, immediately clean the gun body and hopper with a clean and
moist cloth. If necessary, use a mild detergent.
IMPORTANT: Do not use solvents to clean the tool, or immerse the tool in
liquids, as damage to the tool may occur.
3. Store the tool in a dry and safe place out of reach of children.
IMPORTANT: Procedures not specially explained in this manual must be
performed by a qualied technician.
MAINTENANCE