Storage
1.Review the "Maintenance" section on the preced- ing pages and perform scheduled maintenance as necessary. Drain the water from the air tank.
2.Set the
3.Remove any air tool or accessory.
4.Protect the electrical cord and air hose from damage (such as being stepped on or run over). Wind them loosely around the outfit handle.
5.Store the compressor in a clean and dry location.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PERFORMING REPAIRS MAY EXPOSE VOLTAGE SOURCES, MOVING PARTS OR COMPRESSED AIR SOURCES. PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR. PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING ANY REPAIRS, UNPLUG THE COMPRESSOR AND BLEED OFF TANK AIR PRESSURE.
PROBLEM | CAUSE | CORRECTION |
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Excessive tank pressure - safety | Pressure switch does not shut off | Move the pressure switch lever to the “O” |
valve pops off. | motor when compressor reaches | position. If the compressor doesn’t shut off, |
| disconnect from the electrical outlet source | |
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| and return to a Sears Service Center to re- |
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| place the pressure switch. |
| Pressure switch | Return the compressor to Sears Service Center |
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| to check and adjust, or replace switch. |
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Air leaks at fittings or hose. | Tube or hose fittings are not tight | Tighten fittings using teflon tape where air |
| enough. | can be heard escaping. Check fittings with |
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| soapy water solution. DO NOT OVER- |
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| TIGHTEN. |
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Air leaks at pressure switch | Defective pressure switch release valve. | Return to Sears Service Center for replace- |
release valve. |
| ment of pressure switch. |
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| Check to see if the pin in the bottom of the |
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| pressure release valve is stuck. If it does not |
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| move freely, return to the Service Center for |
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| replacement of pressure switch. |
| Defective or dirty check valve. | A defective check valve results in a constant |
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| air leak at the pressure release valve when |
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| there is pressure in the tank and the com- |
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| pressor is shut off. Remove and clean or re- |
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| place check valve. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. |
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Air leaks in air tank or at air tank | Defective air tank. | Air tank must be replaced. Do not repair the |
welds. |
| leak. Return compressor to Sears Service |
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| Center. |
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| DO NOT DRILL INTO, WELD OR OTHER- |
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| WISE MODIFY AIR TANK OR IT WILL |
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| WEAKEN. THE TANK CAN RUPTURE OR |
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| EXPLODE. |
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Air leaks between head and valve | Leaking seal. | Torque head screws to |
plate. |
| does not stop leak, replace seal. |
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