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Before using your Grizzly Air Compressor, follow
these steps before the first use:
1. Remove all packing materials and the pro-
tective plastic plugs from the cylinder head
and oil plug. Do not remove the yellow cap
underneath the black plastic cover of the
pressure switch housing.
2. Screw the air filter(s) into the cylinder
head(s).
3. Place the oil dipstick into the opening of the
casing and check the oil level in the motor
crankcase. See Figure 2. Each motor
requires approximately 100 cc or 3.5 fluid
ounces of compressor oil (ISO 100 or SAE
30W viscosity, non-detergent). Make cer-
tain the oil is at the full indicator level on the
dipstick.
Operating this equipment has the potential
to propel debris into the air which can
cause eye injury. Always wear safety glass-
es or goggles when operating equipment.
Everyday glasses or reading glasses only
have impact resistant lenses, they are not
safety glasses. Be certain the safety glass-
es you wear meet the appropriate stan-
dards of the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI).
Operating this equipment has the potential
for hearing damage to occur, especially if
operated for a long period of time. Use
ANSI (American National Standards
Institute) approved ear muff or ear plugs
when using this equipment. Always wear
proper hearing protection, cotton balls or
tissue paper in the ear canal do not provide
adequate noise reduction.
Fig 2. Oil sump and dipstick.
4. Make sure drain valve(s) on the air tanks is
closed.
5. Make sure the power switch is in the OFF
position, fully pushed in. Connect the power
cord(s) to a properly protected power
source.
NOTICE
The machine should never be run without a
full oil reservoir. The oil provides lubrica-
tion to the cylinder rings which deliver the
compressed air. Severe damage to the
internal parts can occur if there is not ade-
quate oil flow. Check the oil level frequent-
ly, and change the oil on a regular sched-