OPERATOR’S Manual

5 GALLON PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR

OIL LUBRICATED

DIRECT DRIVE

OL50135W

Your air compressor has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

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RIDGID OL50135W manual OPERATOR’S Manual, OIL Lubricated Direct Drive

Contents

OIL Lubricated Direct Drive OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of Contents Electrical Safety General Safety RulesPersonal Safety Work Area Service Specific Safety Rules Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Symbols Symbol Signal Meaning Electrical Speed and WiringExtension Cords Grounding Instructions NPT Glossary of TermsScfm Product Specifications FeaturesHandle BUILT-IN Cord Safety Wrap Valve Assembly Breaking in the Pump Drain Valves Switch HoseAttaching a Hose See Figures 4 Applications OperationRAISING/LOWERING the Handle Handle Release Knob BUILT-IN Cord Wrap See Figures 8 Checking the OILOIL Dipstick OIL Fill Hole Cold Weather Starting Using the AIR CompressorSee Figures 10 Tank Drain Valves Safety Checking the Safety ValveDraining the Tanks To drain General Maintenance MaintenanceReplacing the AIR Filter See Figures 15 Changing the OILWheel Spacer HEX NUT OIL Fill Hole Drain Plug HEX KEY Problem Cause Solution Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Page Warranty Model No OL50135W Serial No Customer Service Information