FEATURES AND CONTROLS
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your compressor.
Compare this illustration with your air compressor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Overload Protector | Air Filter |
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ON - OFF Switch |
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Pressure Switch | Oil Fill Location |
Air Compressor Pump
Check Valve 
Tank Pressure Gauge 
Quick Connect Fitting
Safety Valve
Outlet Pressure Gauge
Drain Valve
Pressure Control
Air Compressor Pump: Pump compresses air into tank.
Check Valve: When unit is operating, Check Valve is open, allowing air to enter tank. At
Data Tag: (not shown) The data tag contains serial number, model number, and revision number information.
Drain Valve: Valve is located near bottom of air tank and is used to drain condensation.
Overload Protector: If motor overheats, overload protector shuts motor off. See MAINTENANCE.
Oil Fill Location: Oil level dipstick indicates pump oil level.
ON - OFF Switch: Pull to ON position to power air compressor. Push to OFF position to remove power.
Outlet Pressure Gauge: Indicates air pressure at Quick Connect Fitting.
Pressure Control: Controls air pressure delivered to Quick Connect Fitting; can be secured with locking ring.
Pressure Release Valve: (not shown) Located on top of tank adjacent to Quick Connect Fitting, valve automatically releases air from internal compressor components at “cut- out” pressure or when unit is shut off.Valve is not serviceable by user.
Pressure Switch: Automatically starts motor when tank pressure drops below
Quick Connect Fitting: Connect air tools here.
Safety Valve: Valve protects against excessive tank pressure by ‘popping out’ at its factory setting, thus relieving pressure.
Tank Pressure Gauge: Gauge indicates air pressure within air tank.
NOTE: See GLOSSARY on page 18 for definitions.
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