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Make sure that you have at least 50 psig of air pressure before you attempt to troubleshoot your impact. 70 is better, 90 is perfect. Impact wrenches are powered by internal sliding vanes, which can sometimes stick. There are a couple of ways to get it going again. Try 1 before going to 2, etc,:
1. Spray W-D 40 or a similar oil into the impact, while you are holding the trigger down. Give it a good shot. Connect the hose and pull the trigger. Tap the sides of the gun with a plastic hammer to help free up the vanes. Repeat. Normally, this is enough to get you back running.
2. Place it in a bucket and cover the gun with W-D 40. Work the anvil end and trigger to work the oil deep into the gun. Ley it soak 1 hour, and repeat the process, working the oil in, and the air out. Remove it from the oil, and drain the oil back into the bucket by holding the trigger down. Hook up the air, and blow it out.
3. Remove the cover on the head that covers the vanes. Make sure that the vanes will slide freely, and that all gaskets and "O" rings are in good condition. If you note any dry areas in the inner parts of the impact, lubricate with W-D 40, and reassemble.
4. I'm all out of ideas.. If that didn't fix it, I'd go get a new one.
Best of luck, --W/D--
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