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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

WORK AREA

1.

Keep the work area clean and well lit.

 Floors should 

always

 be kept clear. 

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

2.

Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.

 

Distractions can cause loss of control.

3. The compressor should only be used in areas with adequate ventilation 

and should not be exposed to heat or used near flammable substances

PERSONAL SAFETY

1.

ALWAYS 

stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense 

when operating the compressor. 

Do not 

use the compressor while you are 

tired or under the influence of medication, drugs or alcohol. A moment of 
inattention can result in personal injury.

2.

ALWAYS 

use eye protection when operating compressed air equipment, 

and ensure that others in the work area are protected from flying particles 
from the front and from the side.

3.

ALWAYS

 protect yourself against electric shock.

 NEVER 

operate the 

compressor in wet or damp locations.

4.

NEVER 

over-reach. Keep your proper footing and balance at all times to 

enable better control of the compressor in unexpected situations.

5.

NEVER 

attempt any complex repairs yourself. If you have a technical 

problem contact your local dealer.

6.

ALWAYS

 store the compressor out of reach of children.

7.

ALWAYS

 protect your hearing. Ear protection should be worn when 

operating this compressor and it’s associated power tools.

8.

NEVER 

direct the air stream at people or animals, as injury may result. 

Compressed air can cause soft tissue damage and propel dirt and other 
particles at high speed.

9.

NEVER 

insert your fingers or other objects inside the motor housing. 

NEVER

 

operate the compressor without the cover in place.

WARNING: WHEN USING ELECTRICAL TOOLS, BASIC SAFETY 
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND PERSONAL INJURY 

WARNING: READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO 
OPERATE THIS PRODUCT AND KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE.

Summary of Contents for 1499520

Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC0221 24L OIL FREE AIR COMPRESSOR MODEL NO TIGER 7 260 PART NO 1499520 ...

Page 2: ...ulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way or not used for the purpose for which it was intended Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase no product can be returned to us without prior permission This guarantee d...

Page 3: ...self against electric shock NEVER operate the compressor in wet or damp locations 4 NEVER over reach Keep your proper footing and balance at all times to enable better control of the compressor in unexpected situations 5 NEVER attempt any complex repairs yourself If you have a technical problem contact your local dealer 6 ALWAYS store the compressor out of reach of children 7 ALWAYS protect your h...

Page 4: ...pressure of 10 bar or more should be used NEVER attempt to repair damaged hoses 8 NEVER abuse the compressor by standing on it AIRLINE HOSES 1 ALWAYS ensure that equipment or power tools used in conjunction with the compressor have a safe working pressure exceeding that of the machine 2 ALWAYS keep the air hose away from any attached power tools and ensure that the operator is not restricted by th...

Page 5: ...e compressor repaired by a qualified service engineer DO NOT use the compressor if the On Off switch does not operate correctly 7 KEEP THE MOTOR AIR VENTS CLEAR Keep the motor vents clear and free from dust Wipe regularly to maintain an adequate supply of clean air and avoid using in dusty conditions 8 OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR AT THE CORRECT VOLTAGE Make sure that the mains supply voltage is the sam...

Page 6: ...n Ear protection should be worn This compressor contains surfaces which may get hot during operation Never operate with the motor housing removed Risk of accidental start up The compressor could start automatically in the event of a power cut and subsequent reset DO NOT carry the compressor while it is connected to the power source or when the receiver is filled with compressed air Risk of electri...

Page 7: ...he colours of the wires in the power cable of this product do not correspond with the markings on the terminals of your plug proceed as follows The Blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured Black The Brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured Red The Yellow and Green wire must be connected to the terminal marked E or or coloured Green We strongly recom...

Page 8: ...n the positions shown ATTACHING THE SUPPORTING FOOT Insert the support foot into the position shown and secure with the bolt nut and washers supplied Before connecting your compressor to the power supply check the following Set the ON OFF switch to the OFF position pushed down Make sure that the compressor is on level ground ...

Page 9: ...densate which has collected See page 12 ATTACHING AIR TOOLS 1 Attach the air hose to the BSP outlet valve 2 Attach the tool to the end of the air hose 3 Turn the outlet valve handle to the open position NOTE The outlet valve is shown without the air hose fitted for clarity CAUTION TO PREVENT INJURY ASSISTANCE MAY BE HELPFUL WHEN LIFTING THIS COMPRESSOR WARNING BEFORE CONNECTING AIR TOOLS MAKE SURE...

Page 10: ...y 1 Unscrew the knurled end and pull it firmly outwards Air will be released when you pull the cap out and stop when released 2 If the valve does not operate in this way do not use the compressor The compressor must be repaired by your dealer 3 Screw the knurled end cap back into position SET THE OUTPUT PRESSURE Use the pressure regulator to set the output pressure of the left hand outlet valve Tu...

Page 11: ...his can be adjusted as shown above REMOVING AIR DRIVEN TOOLS FROM THE AIR HOSE 1 Push down on the On Off button to stop the compressor 2 Turn the outlet valve handle to the off position 3 Operate the air tool to depressurise the air hose 4 Disconnect the air tool from the hose WARNING ALWAYS SET THE PRESSURE REGULATOR TO ZERO BEFORE YOU REMOVE OR REPLACE A TOOL ...

Page 12: ...from the power supply 2 Put a container below the drain valve to collect the condensate 3 Open the drain valve slowly Condensation will drain from the reservoir 4 Close the drain valve when the reservoir has fully drained RESET BUTTON This compressor has a thermal overload device If the motor gets too hot the thermal overload device cuts the power which prevents damage to the motor If the thermal ...

Page 13: ...urs or more often in dusty conditions 1 Remove the plastic cowl to access the filter To do this remove the 4 x retaining bolts washers and unscrew the retaining ring from the reset button Lift away the cowl 2 Unscrew the filter from the cylinder head 3 Clean the filter using a soft brush If necessary the filter can be carefully cleaned in warm soapy water Rinse and let the filter dry completely be...

Page 14: ...these may be aggressive to the plastic parts ALWAYS disconnect the hose and any air tools from the compressor before cleaning STORAGE Disconnect the mains plug and ventilate the compressor and any connected pneumatic tools Store the compressor upright in a dry location ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY By purchasing this product the customer is taking on the obligation to comply with current WEEE reg...

Page 15: ... set pressure and overheats easily Compressor head gasket blown or valve damaged Return the machine to your nearest service agent Compressor does not start The reservoir has already fully pressurised Open drain valve to expel air Compressor should start again when pressure reduces Air leaking from the non return valve when the compressor is not running Faulty non return valve Drain receiver comple...

Page 16: ...16 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY UK ...

Page 17: ...17 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE ...

Page 18: ...18 COMPONENT PARTS ...

Page 19: ...ing 48 Drain valve 16 Stator 49 Nut 17 Wave gasket 50 Spring washer 18 Bearing seat 51 Flat washer 19 Overload protector 52 Foot 20 Flat washer 53 Bolt 21 Spring washer 54 Exhaust pipe 22 Long bolt 55 Nut 23 Fan 56 Check valve 24 Pin clip 57 Discharge pipe nut 25 Capacitor 58 Discharge pipe 26 Cylinder 59 Safety valve 27 Valve plate gasket 60 Pressure switch 28 Valve plate 61 Pressure gauge 50mm 2...

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