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Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication, Maintenance Schedule

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SAFETY SETUP Maintenance and Servicing Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION: Turn the Power Switch "OFF" and unplug the Compressor from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM COMPRESSOR FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication 1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the air compressor. Check for: • loose hardware, • misalignment or binding of moving parts, • damaged belts, • cracked or broken parts, • damaged electrical wiring, and • any other condition that may affect its safe operation. 2. AFTER USE, wipe external surfaces of the compressor with a clean cloth. 3. WARNING! If the supply cord of this compressor is damaged, it must be replaced only by a qualified service technician. Maintenance Schedule Following are general guidelines for maintenance checks of the Air Compressor. Note: The environment in which the compressor is used, and the frequency of use can affect how often you will need to check the Air Compressor components and perform maintenance procedures. Daily: a. Check oil level. b. Check for oil leaks. c. Make sure all nuts and bolts are tight. d. Drain moisture from air tank. e. Check for abnormal noise or vibration. f. Check for air leaks.* g. Inspect belt (if provided). h. Wipe off any oil or dirt from the compressor.** Weekly: a. Inspect Air Filter. b. Inspect Oil Breather Plug. Monthly: Inspect Safety Valve. Every 6 months or 100 Operation Hours: Replace Pump oil.*** OPERATION MAINTENANCE * To check for air leaks, apply soapy water to joints while the Air Compressor is pressurized. Look for air bubbles. ** To clean the compressor surface, wipe with a damp cloth, using a mild detergent or mild solvent. *** Use SAE 30W, non-detergent, Air Compressor Oil only (sold separately). Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 61454

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For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Item 61454
Maintenance and Servicing
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Turn the Power Switch “OFF” and unplug the Compressor from its electrical outlet
before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM COMPRESSOR FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment.
If abnormal noise or vibration occurs,
have the problem corrected before further use.
Cleaning, Maintenance, and Lubrication
1.
BEFORE EACH USE,
inspect the general
condition of the air compressor.
Check for:
•
loose hardware,
•
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
•
damaged belts,
•
cracked or broken parts,
•
damaged electrical wiring, and
•
any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
2.
AFTER USE,
wipe external surfaces of
the compressor with a clean cloth.
3.
WARNING!
If the supply cord of this
compressor is damaged, it must be replaced
only by a qualified service technician.
Maintenance Schedule
Following are general guidelines for maintenance checks of the Air Compressor.
Note:
The environment in which the compressor is used, and the frequency of use can affect how often
you will need to check the Air Compressor components and perform maintenance procedures.
Daily:
a.
Check oil level.
b.
Check for oil leaks.
c.
Make sure all nuts and bolts are tight.
d.
Drain moisture from air tank.
e.
Check for abnormal noise or vibration.
f.
Check for air leaks.
*
g.
Inspect belt (if provided).
h.
Wipe off any oil or dirt from the compressor.
**
*
To check for air leaks, apply soapy water to joints while
the Air Compressor is pressurized.
Look for air bubbles.
**
To clean the compressor surface, wipe with
a damp cloth, using a mild detergent or mild solvent.
Weekly:
a.
Inspect Air Filter.
b.
Inspect Oil Breather Plug.
Monthly:
Inspect Safety Valve.
Every 6 months or 100 Operation Hours:
Replace Pump oil.
***
***
Use SAE 30W, non-detergent,
Air Compressor Oil only (sold separately).
SAFETY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
SETUP