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Operating Instructions
General Safety
(Continued)
WARNING
!
Motors, electrical
equipment and controls
can cause electrical arcs
that will ignite a
flammable gas or vapor. Never operate
or repair in or near a flammable gas or
vapor. Never store flammable liquids or
gases in the vicinity of the compressor.
6. Do not stand on or use the pump or
unit as a handhold.
Disconnect power
WARNING
!
and depressurize
system before servicing air compressor!
(Turn pressure regulator knob fully
clockwise after unplugging compressor.)
7. Follow all local electrical and safety
codes, as well as the National
Electrical Code (NEC) and the
Occupational Safety and Health Act
(OSHA).
All electrical work
WARNING
!
should be done by
a qualified (licensed or certified)
electrician. On a properly wired circuit,
the black wires supply a voltage
potential even when the unit is off.
8. Unit must be securely and adequately
grounded. See grounding
instructions and extension cord
information in this manual.
Air Deflector
(Air Filter Underneath)
Dipstick
Oil Drain
Figure 1 - Side View of Compressor
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9. Wear safety glasses
and use hearing
protection when
operating the pump
or unit.
10. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry
that will get caught in the moving
parts of the unit.
CAUTION
!
Compressor parts
may be hot even if the
unit is stopped.
11. Keep fingers away
from a running compressor; fast
moving and hot parts will cause
injury and/or burns.
12. If the equipment should start to
vibrate abnormally, STOP the motor
and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
13. To reduce fire hazard, keep motor
exterior free of oil, solvent, or
excessive grease.
14. To avoid spontaneous combustion,
keep cleaning rags and other
flammable waste materials in a
tightly closed metal container and
dispose of waste rags into approved
metal waste cans.
Auto/Off
Pressure Switch
Knob
Tank
Oil Lubricated Portable Air Compressor
safety valve. Keep safety valve free from
paint and other accumulations.
Never attempt to
repair or modify a tank!
Welding, drilling or any
other modification will
weaken the tank
resulting in damage from rupture or
explosion. Always replace worn or
damaged tanks.
15. Tanks rust from moisture build-up,
16. Fast moving air will stir up dust and
Do not spray flammable
materials in vicinity of
open flame or near
ignition sources
including the compressor unit.
17. Do not smoke when spraying paint,
Drain Cock (one on each tank)
Tank
Regulated
Pressure
Gauge
Pressure
Regulator
Knob
Air
Outlet
Start up
Unloader
Figure 2 - Top View of Compressor (handle not shown)
2
Never remove or
WARNING
!
attempt to adjust
DANGER
!
which weakens the tank. Make sure
to drain tank daily and inspect
periodically for unsafe conditions
such as rust formation and corrosion.
debris which may be harmful. Release
air slowly when draining moisture or
depressurizing the compressor
system.
WARNING
!
insecticides, or other flammable
substances.
Check Valve
(located below
Pressure Switch)
Tank Pressure
ASME Safety
Gauge
Valve
Auto/
Off
Knob
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