OPERATION

WARNING:

HANDLE

Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.

WARNING:

This equipment incorporates parts, such as snap switches, that tend to produce arcs or sparks. Therefore, when located in a garage, it should be in a room or enclosure provided for the purpose, or should be 18 in. or more above the floor.

CAUTION:

Do not use in an environment that is dusty or otherwise contaminated. Using the air compressor in this type of environment may cause damage to the unit.

APPLICATIONS

Air compressors are utilized in a variety of air system applica- tions. Match hoses, connectors, air tools, and accessories to the capabilities of the air compressor.

You may use this air compressor for the purposes listed below:

nOperating some air-powered tools

nOperating air accessories such as air nozzles and infla- tors

RAISING/LOWERING THE HANDLE

See Figure 7.

The handle of the air compressor can be raised for use and lowered for storage or transportation.

To lift the handle, pull the handle release knob straight out and raise the handle until it stops. Release the knob. You will hear a click when the handle locks into place.

To lower the handle, pull the handle release knob straight out and fold it all the way down. Release the knob.

CAUTION:

When lowering the handle, avoid placing hands or fingers on top of the air compressor frame. This could cause fingers to be pinched when the handle is folded down.

HANDLE

RELEASEKNOB

BUILT-IN

CORD WRAP

Fig. 7

BUILT-IN CORD WRAP

See Figure 7.

A built-in cord wrap is provided for keeping the cord out of the way when the unit is in storage or when it is being rolled from one location to another.

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RIDGID OL50135W manual Operation, Applications, RAISING/LOWERING the Handle, Handle Release Knob BUILT-IN Cord Wrap