Oilless Compressors
General Safety
Information
(Continued)
3. Only persons well acquainted
with
these rules of safe operation
should
be allowed
to use the compressor.
4. Keep visitors away and NEVER allow
children
in the work
area.
5. Wear safety glasses and use hearing
protection
when operating
the
pump or unit.
6. Do not stand on or use the pump or
unit as a handhold.
7. Before each use, inspect compressed
air system and electrical
components
for signs of damage, deterioration,
weakness or leakage. Repair or
replace defective
items before using.
8. Check all fasteners
at frequent
intervals
for proper tightness.
_W_NiNGI
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 or spray flammable
liquids or
gases in the vicinity of the compressor.
IACAUTIONI
Compressor parts may
be hot even if the unit
is stopped.
9.
Keep fingers away from a running
compressor;
fast moving
and hot
parts will cause injury andlor
burns.
10. If the equipment
should start to
abnormally
vibrate,
STOP the
enginelmotor
and check
immediately
for the cause. Vibration
is generally
a warning
of trouble.
1I. To reduce fire hazard,
keep
enginelmotor
exterior
free of oil,
solvent, or excessive grease.
I_,WARNINGI
N ............
attempt to adjust
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.
[NOTICE
]Drain
liquid
from
tank daily.
13. Tanks rust from moisture build-up,
which weakens
the tank. Make sure
to drain tank regularly
and inspect
periodically
for unsafe conditions
such as rust formation
and corrosion.
14. Fast moving air will stir up dust and
debris which may be harmful. Release
air slowly when draining moisture or
depressurizing
the compressor system.
SPRAYING
PRECAUTIONS
I_,WARNINGI
DO not spray flammable
materials in vicinity of
open flame or near
ignition sources including the
compressor unit.
15. Do not smoke when spraying
paint,
insecticides,
or other flammable
substances.
16. Use a face maskl
respirator
when
spraying
and spray in
a well ventilated
area
to prevent
health and
fire hazards.
17. Do not direct
paint or other sprayed
material at the compressor.
Locate
compressor
as far away from the
spraying
area as possible to
minimize
overspray accumulation
on the compressor.
18. When spraying
or cleaning
with
solvents or toxic chemicals,
follow
the instructions
provided
by the
chemical
manufacturer.
Assembly
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
I. Place a short piece of wood against
end of handle and tap it with a
mallet
or hammer to drive handle
into tube until hole in handle
and
tube
line up.
2. Assemble and tighten 4 screws (from
parts package) through
hole in tubing,
ensuring
it goes through
handle.
_,WARNINGI
Neverusethe
handle to lift the
unit completely off the ground. Only
use the handle to lift one end so the
wheels may be used to move the unit.
3. Insert threaded
post of rubber
foot
into hole in ground
iron. Tighten
securely.
Tubing
Screws_*
"<I":
Handle
Figure
1 - Handle
Assembly
WHEEL ASSEMBLY
The items marked with an asterisk (*)
are included
in parts package.
Insert shoulder
bolt through
wheel
hub. The bolt hex head should
be
on the opposite
side of protruding
hub center.
g ol?lder
*L 'cknut
* Wheel
f
Figure 2 _Wheel Assembly
Installation
LOCATION
When assembled,
the tank must sit
level or slope slightly
towards
the drain
cock to allow the tank to drain
properly.
It is extremely
important to install the
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