COMPRESSOR FEATURES
12MANUAL THERMAL OVERLOAD SWITCH: The electric motor has a manual thermal overload protector. If the motor overheats for any reason, the thermal overload protector will shut off the motor. Turn pressure switch to the “off” position and wait for unit to cool before pushing the reset button and restarting the compressor. NOTICE: This air compressor is designed for household use only and is not intended to operate
13CARRY HANDLE: Convenient handle for easy transport.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
THE COMPRESSOR IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL IN THE CRANKCASE. ADD OIL AS INDICATED BELOW.
STEP 1 – PUMP LUBRICATION
This air compressor features an oil lubricated pump that requires the use of SAE 30 weight
Adding Compressor Oil:
1.Place air compressor on a flat, level surface.
2.Remove RED plastic oil fill breather plug (see Fig. 1).
3.Open supplied oil bottle and pour oil into crankcase until the oil level reaches the center of the red circle in the oil level sight glass (see Fig. 2). Be careful not to overfill.
Fig. 1
CAUTION |
CHECK OIL |
LEVEL DAILY! |
OIL LEVEL OK |
REFILL OIL |
IMMEDIATELY |
OIL CAPACITY: 28oz (833ml) |
Fig. 2
4.See diagram for determining proper oil fill level using oil fill sight glass (see Fig. 3).
5.Install supplied RED plastic oil fill breather plug securely into oil fill hole.
Fig. 3
DO NOT OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR WITHOUT LUBRICANT, OR WITH LOW LUBRICATION LEVEL. THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE COMPRESSOR DUE TO OPERATION WITHOUT PROPER LUBRICATION.
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