Clarke 3120187, Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com

TROUBLESHOOTING

ACCESSORIES AND CONSUMABLES

A wide range of accessories is available including filter/regulators, lubricators, 
high-pressure hoses (5 to 50 metres) etc. Contact your Clarke dealer for further 
information or the Clarke International Service Department.

Replacement 19-piece Needle Set;- CAT172 (Clarke part no; 3120189).

Clarke Air Line Oil (part no. 3050825) is available from your Clarke dealer.

SYMPTOM

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

Tool runs at normal 
speed but slows down 
under any load.

1. Piston 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. Moving 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. 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. Piston 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.