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INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AIR COMPRESSOR

MODEL

EC 25E / AC1-PH55-08H TECHNICAL

WARNING

Improper and unsafe use of this compressor can result in death or serious bodily injury!
Compressor manual (this manual) and engine manual contains important information
about product safety.
Please read carefully and fully understand the compressor manual (this manual) and
engine manual before operating the compressor.
Please keep the compressor manual (this manual) and engine manual available for
others before they use the compressor.

37-0743-110602

©Copyright 2002

Summary of Contents for AC1-PH55-08H

Page 1: ...odily injury Compressor manual this manual and engine manual contains important information about product safety Please read carefully and fully understand the compressor manual this manual and engine manual before operating the compressor Please keep the compressor manual this manual and engine manual available for others before they use the compressor 37 0743 110602 Copyright 2002 ...

Page 2: ...SAFETY IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE COMPRESSOR 4 REPLACEMENTPARTS 6 Page OPERATIONANDMAINTENANCE NAMEOFPARTS 7 SPECIFICATIONS 8 APPLICATIONS 8 PRIOR TO OPERATION 8 OPERATION 9 MAINTENANCE 10 SERVICE AND REPAIRS 11 PARTSLIST 12 CONTENTS English ...

Page 3: ...the SAFETY sectionofthisInstructionManualandinthesectionswhichcontain the operation and maintenance instructions HazardsthatmustbeavoidedtopreventbodilyinjuryormachinedamageareidentifiedbyWARNINGSonthecompressor and in this Instruction Manual Never use this compressor in a manner that has not been specifically recommended by HITACHI MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS WARNING indicates a potentially hazardou...

Page 4: ...KEEPWORKAREACLEAN Cluttered areas invite injuries Always clear all work areas of unnecessary tools debris furniture etc 8 CONSIDERWORKAREAENVIRONMENT Don t expose this compressor to rain Don t use this compressor in damp or wet locations Keep work area well lit and well ventilated Operate this compressor at a stable place all the time Do not operate in flammable environment This compressor produce...

Page 5: ...pressor Do not operate at pressure or speed in excess of manufacturer s recommendations Always contact the Hitachi authorized service center for any repairs Unauthorized modification may impair this compressor s performance and result in accident or bodly injury 20 TURN OFF THE ENGINE SWITCH WHEN THIS COMPRESSOR IS NOT USED When this compressor is not used push the knob of the engine switch OFF an...

Page 6: ...n of tank or explosion of those damaged component parts Furthermore gasoline which spilled out by those damages may have a great risk of a fire When there is any deformation and damage on the handle it may drop during transport resulting in a accident of injury Before carrying this compressor switch off the engine and discharge the drain inside the air tank Be cautious enough to make sure that the...

Page 7: ...ion Manual and Engine Instruction Manual are designed to assist you in the safe operation and maintenance of this compressor Some illustrations in the Compressor Instruction Manual this Instruction Manual and Engine Instruction Manual may show details or attachments that differ from those on your own compressor Fig 1 ...

Page 8: ... in an area where there is evidence of oil or gas leaks where flammable gas vapors or materials may be present where air temperatures fall below 14 F or exceed 104 F where extremely dirty air or water could be drawn into this compressor 3 Gasoline engine A Review page 5 25 before fueling WARNING Donotallowtheengineormufflertocome in contact with flammable vapors combustible dust gases or other com...

Page 9: ...ibilityof spilled fuel which may cause a fire Do not operate this compressor if gasoline is spilled Wipe thiscompressorcleanandmove it away from the spill Avoid creating any ignitionuntil the gasolinehas evaporated Allowapproximately1 4 oftankspaceforfuel expansion WARNING Always store fuel away from this compressor while it is running or hot H Refer to the engine manual for all necessary maintena...

Page 10: ...he manufacturer s maximum pressure rating for nailers staplers and accessories Compressoroutletpressuremustberegulated so as to never exceed the maximum pressure rating of the nailers staplers and accessories 3 Shutdown A To stop this compressor move the engine switch to the Off position Refer to the Engine Manual accompanying this unit B Gradually open the drain cock take out the drainage and all...

Page 11: ...pen the drain valve and drain out the air in the tank Fig 6 Close tightly when drained 3 Maintenance chart The pump oil must be changed after the first 50 hours of operation and every 200 hours or 3 months whichever comes first Open the pump oil cock and replace pump oil Fig 1 As reguards the engine follow instructions in the engine manual Every 2 years an Authorized Service Technician should chec...

Page 12: ... 12 EC 25E ...

Page 13: ...p 724019 42 0011 2 61 Decal Warning Beltguard in Place See 34 9016 CF N A Sep 1 20 Hose One Foot Required 724020 15 0007 1 62 Beltguard Back See 724063 33 0020 N A Sep N A Sep 1 21 Locknut 724024 30 0157 10 63 Bolt 724066 27 0074 2 22 Washer 724022 28 0003 14 64 Decal Check Oil Tape See 34 9016 CF N A Sep 2 23 Regulator Mounting Bracket 724023 20 0421A01 1 65 Key 724068 43 0073 1 24 Bolt 724021 27...

Page 14: ... 14 EC 25E ...

Page 15: ...31 Snap Ring See 724142 70 0329 N A Sep N A Sep 4 11 Valve Stop See 724140 70 0327 N A Sep N A Sep 2 32 Wrist Pin See 724142 70 0329 N A Sep N A Sep 2 12 Outlet Reed Valve See 724140 70 0327 N A Sep N A Sep 2 33 Piston See 724142 70 0329 N A Sep N A Sep 2 13 Valve Plate N A N A 1 34 Bottom Rail See 724141 70 0328 N A Sep N A Sep 2 14 Inlet Reed Valve See 724140 70 0327 N A Sep N A Sep 2 35 Expande...

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