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Read the Safety Guidelines and AH instructions Carefully Before Operating SI-30-14-4-D 6/89 CRAFTSMAN AiR COMPRESSOR Record in the spaces provided. (1) The model found on the tabel on the rear of the air tank. (2) The code found on the foil tabel on the rear of the air tank.
Sears Service Center/Department Sears wiii repair it, free of charge. If this air compressor is used for commercial or rental purposes, the warranty wit! apply for ninety days...
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LOOK FOR WHAT COULD HAPPEN Hot Parts The compressor head and tubes get hot when the air compressor is running. If you touch them, you can be seriously burned. Flammable It is normal for the motor's electrical contacts to Vapors spark when the compressor starts or stops.
*A circuit breaker is preferred. Use only a fuse or circuit breaker that is the same rating as the branch circuit the air compressor is operated on. If the air compressor is connected to a circuit protected by fuses, use dual element time delay fuses (Buss Fusetron Type "T"...
LINE FILTERS oTIRE AIR CHUCKS You have purchased an air compressor unit consisting of a 2 cylinder, single stage air compressor pump, an air tank, air hose, wheels, handte, air chuck and associated controls. Your air compressor can be used for operating paint...
PressureSwitch: The pressure switchautomatically startsthemotor w hen thesirtankpressure d rops below thefactory set"cat-in" p ressure, itstops themotor w hen theair tankpressure reaches thefactoryset"cut-out" pressure. Regumstor: The air pressure coming from the air tank is controlled by the regulator knob. clockwise to increase pressure and counterclockwise decrease pressure.
The air filter must be kept clear of obstructions which could reduce air delivery of the air compressor. The air compressor should be Iocated at least 12" away from wails OF other obstructions that could interfere with the flow of air through the fan bladed fly- wheel.
ESCAPE WiRE FOR THE ELECTRIC RENT, THIS A_R COMPRESSOR PROPERLY GROUNDED. 1. The air compressor is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire and an appropriate grounding plug= The plug must be used with an outlet that has been installed and grounded in accordance with alt local codes and ordinances.
A clean air compressor runs cooler and provides longer service. Clean or blow off fins and any other parts of the air compressor that collect dust or dirt. Do not place rags, containers or other material on or against the venti- lation openings in the belt guard.
NOTE Iftheoverload protector shuts themotor o fffre- quently, checkfora possible voltage problem Lowvoltage canalsobesuspected w hen: 1.the motordoesnot get upto fulIpoweror speed; 2. fuses blowoutwhenthemotor isstarted. 3. lights dimwhen motor isstarted, a ndremain dimwhileit is running. Be_t - Replacement SERIOUS _NJURY OR DAMAGE OCCUR _FPARTS OF THE BODY OR LOOSE...
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PROBLEM CAUSE Air leaks at check valve Defective or dirty check valve. Air leaks at pressure Defective switch release valve release valve. Defective check valve. Air leaks in air tank Defective air tank. Air leaks from safety valve Possible defect in safety valve Regulator knob - continu- Dirty or damaged regulator inter- ous air leak.
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CAUSE PROBLEM Loose belt, Excessive belt wear Tight belt. Loose pulley_ Pulley misalignment. Squealing sound Loose belt. There is no oii in the compressor. Motor wilt not run Motor overload has tripped, Possible defective capacitor. Tank pressure exceeds pressure switch "cut-in" pressure. Wrong gauge wire or length of extension cord, Check valve stuck open.
SI-30-14-4-D 6/89 CRAFTSMAN AIR COMPRESSOR Now that you have purchased your Sears Air Compressor, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co. stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.