Grizzly H4517/H4518 instruction manual Additional Safety For Air Compressors

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Additional Safety For

Air

Compressors

1.READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL

BEFORE OPERATING THE COMPRESSOR.

2.OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA free of acids, vapor, explosive gases and flammable or unstable materials.

3.DO NOT PULL ON THE GAUGES OR REGULATORS TO MOVE THE COMPRESSOR!

4.DO NOT USE THE COMPRESSOR FOR FILLING BREATHING OR DIV- ING APPARATUS. Compressed air from this compressor cannot be used for pharmaceutical, food or health requirements without further treat- ment.

5.NEVER TRANSPORT THE COM- PRESSOR UNDER PRESSURE. Always release the pressure in the storage tanks before moving.

6.NEVER RUN THE COMPRESSOR BEYOND THE ADVISED DUTY CYCLE!

NOTICE

Always be aware of the duty cycle for your air compressor. Failure to operate the air compressor properly could result in overheating and motor seizure. There could also be risk of fire hazard due to overheat- ing. Be sure to use a compressor capable of handling the air demand of connected tools.

7.DRAIN TANK DAILY OR AT THE END OF EACH USE to avoid tank corrosion and possible tank rupture.

8.AVOID TOUCHING THE TOP OF THE MOTOR HOUSING, it will become hot during operation.

9.MAKE SURE TO ADD OIL! Use com- pressor oil or a non-detergent 30 weight oil.

10.NEVER LEAVE COMPRESSOR TURNED ON WHEN NO ONE IS AROUND! A leak could develop, making the compressor run continu- ously and causing overheating and possibly a fire.

11.NEVER AIM THE AIR NOZZLE DIRECTLY AT YOURSELF OR OTH- ERS. Pressurized air can break or bruise the skin.

12.NEVER LOAD YOUR COMPRES- SOR PAST THE MAXIMUM PSI RATING!

Operating this compressor can pro- pel objects into the air, causing immediate eye damage. To protect yourself, always wear American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved safety glasses or goggles when operating this equipment.

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Contents Model H4517/H4518 Pancake and HOT DOG AIR CompressorsPage Before Operating This Equipment SafetySafety Instructions For Pneumatic Tools Wear Approved Hearing Protection Read this Entire Manual Before Operating the Compressor Additional Safety For Air CompressorsCommentary Introduction and SET UPUnpacking Site Placement Extension Cords Circuit Requirements110V Operation Grounding Duty Cycle Preparing for USETo start the air compressor StartingDelivered Pressure Air Release AIR ControlPressure Regulator Model H4517/H4518 Air Compressors Tank Pressure RegulatorTo connect air tools to your air com- pressor Connecting ToolsEach Use MaintenanceHours of Use After FirstEvery 300 Hours Storage When storing your air compressor, fol- low these guidelinesProblem Cause Action TroubleshootingEarly, test pressure relief and repair or Model H4517 Pancake Air Compressor Model H4517 Crankcase Model H4518 Hot Dog Air Compressor Model H4518 PH4518047 Model H4517/H4518 Air Compressors Warranty and Returns Warranty Card Place Stamp Here