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This air compressor is shipped from the manu- facturer in a carefully packed carton. If you dis- cover the machine is damaged after you’ve signed for delivery, and the truck and driver are gone, you will need to file a freight claim with the carrier. Save the containers and all packing mate- rials for possible inspection by the carrier or its agent. Without the packing materials, filing a freight claim can be difficult. If you need assis- tance determining whether you need to file a freight claim, or with the procedure to file one, please contact our Customer Service.
When determining where to set up the compres- sor in the shop, or when taking the air compres- sor to a job site, the most important consideration is access to an adequate and properly fused power supply. Refer to Section 2: Circuit Requirements for the needs for your particular compressor.
Also make sure the compressor is not operating in an environment where there are any explosive, flammable or caustic fumes or gases. A clear and
Place the compressor on a solid and level sur- face. Make sure that the hoses you attach to sup- ply your pneumatic device will be unrestricted in movement and not subject to being run over by vehicles or punctured by any other sharp objects in the area.
And since air compressors are often used for a sustained period of time, sometimes in restricted areas, it is also best to wear ear protection to avoid the
NOTICE
These compressors should always be run in the positions shown on the cover of this manual. Never continue to operate the machine if it has fallen over on its side. The compressor will not receive adequate oil flow in these positions, and continued operation can lead to early failure of the compressor.
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