SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

Operation Safety

 

Starting

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long term exposure to this machine may cause hearing loss. To protect your hearing, always wear ANSI approved ear protection when operat- ing this air compressor.

Operating this equipment has the potential for flying debris to cause eye injury. Always wear safety glass- es or goggles when operating equip- ment. Everyday glasses or reading glasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses. Be certain the safety glasses you wear meet the appropriate standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

To start the air compressor:

1.Place the compressor on a solid, level surface with access to a properly fused power supply. DO NOT oper- ate the compressor in an environment where there are explosive, flammable, or caustic fumes or gases.

2.Make sure the compressor switch is in the OFF position (lever with red cap shown in Figure 4) before connecting to the power supply.

AUTO/OFF

Lever

Figure 4. AUTO/OFF lever.

3.Double check the oil level to make sure the oil reservoir is full (This step does not apply to the Model G0468).

4.Connect the compressor to the power supply.

5.Leave the drain valve open, flip the switch to the AUTO position and allow the compressor to run for 5 minutes before completing Step 6.

Note: Whenever the compressor has not been run for more than a few days, allow it to run with the drain valve open for 5 minutes to fully lubricate the motor.

Model G0464/G0465/G0467/G0468/G0470 (Mfg. since 9/04)

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