Unpacking
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Assembly
Oil
WARNING. The air compressor must be filled with oil before first use.
To prevent possible spillage of oil during transport, the compressor oil is supplied in a separate container. It must be added to the compressor before turning the compressor on. Failure to add the oil will cause
1.Remove the plastic oil filling plug (14) located on the top of the crank case of the compressor housing.
2.Use the oil supplied to fill the crank case until the oil level as seen in the oil sight glass (16) is up to the mid point of the red circle.
3.Replace the oil filling plug (14). Ensure the plug is fully fitted and firmly in position.
Pre-start routine
1.Ensure that the location for the compressor is clean, dry and well ventilated.
2.Ensure the crank case has been filled with oil and is at the correct level.
3.Start the compressor by following the procedure in the section “To start and stop the compressor”. Prior to the first time operation of the compressor open the drain cocks in both of the tanks (9), run the compressor for
20 - 30 minutes in this condition 
with no load and to ensure all
parts are well lubricated.
4.Turn the air compressor off at the on/off switch (2) on the air compressor. Close the drain cocks (9) in both tanks.
Your compressor is now ready | OFF |
for use. |
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WARNING. Be aware that pressurised air will be discharged from the drain cocks (9) and care should be taken that this discharge is not directed towards you the operator, or other persons within the area.
To start & stop the compressor
1.Check the rating label on the compressor indicates
2.Plug in the mains cable of the compressor to a standard 240V household power point and turn on.
3.To start the compressor, push the On/Off lever (2) downward
so that the lever is in the | ON |
vertical position. |
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4.To stop the compressor, lift the
On/Off lever (2) to the horizontal position.
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