Starting Your Air Compressor

OPERATION

1.Make sure ON - OFF switch is in OFF position.

2.Plug power cord into grounded 120 Volt A.C. outlet (see Figure 4).

3.Turn PRESSURE CONTROL knob counterclockwise until knob turns without resistance (see Figure 5).

Figure 5 - Air Compressor Control Panel

4.Pull ON - OFF switch to ON position. Compressor will start.

NOTE: If the motor fails to start, refer to

TROUBLESHOOTING on page 15.

NOTE: If you hear air leaking, pull quick connect coupler(s) back until it clicks to reset coupler valve.

The air compressor is fully automatic and is controlled by the pressure switch.The compressor will run until pressure in the air tank reaches cut-out pressure.The compressor will restart when pressure in the air tank falls below the cut-in pressure. See the Glossary on page 17 for definitions.

NOTE: Always operate the air compressor in well-ventilated areas free of gasoline or other flammable / combustible vapors. If the compressor is being used to spray volatile chemicals (such as paint), locate the compressor at least

20 feet (6.1 meters) away from the spray area.

Stopping Your Air Compressor

1.Push ON - OFF switch to OFF position. Compressor motor will stop.

2.If you are finished using the compressor, unplug the compressor’s power cord from the outlet.

3.Pull the safety valve ring to release most of the tank’s compressed air. Release valve.

4.Open both drain valves to fully drain the air tanks.

NOTE:The compressor generates condensation water that accumulates in the air tank(s).The water condensate must be drained every 4 hours or daily.

5.Close both drain valves.

Extension Cords

NOTE:Avoid use of extension cords!

The air compressor should be located where it can be directly plugged into a grounded outlet. DO NOT use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary. Instead, increase the working reach of the air hose by attaching one or more air hoses together.

If the use of an extension cord cannot be avoided, use these guidelines:

•Use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot outlet that will accept the plug from the air compressor.

•Make sure the cord is in good condition.

•When compressor is used outdoors, use only extension cords marked “Intended for Outdoor Use”.

•Follow these length restrictions:

Distance Needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended Gauge Less than 25 ft. (7.5 M) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 AWG 25 to 50 ft. (7.5 to 15 M) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 AWG More than 50 ft. (15 M) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Recommended