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if your compressor does not start
• Check that you have plugged the power lead
into a standard 240V 10Amp power point and
turned the switch ON.
• Check that you have turned the air
compressor ON/OFF switch ON.
• The air tank may be full. Use your air tool
and the air compressor should start when the
pressure decreases to 85PSI.
if your compressor does not build
up pressure
• Check that the tank drain tap is sealed.
• Check that the air tap is closed.
If your compressor smells like burnt oil
• Check the oil level as it may be low
If these tips do not work please have your unit
checked by an authorised service centre.
Call BLACKRIDGE for your closest centre,
Aust. 1300 660 457 N.Z. 0800 474 876.
pic. 15
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daily
before use
1. Seal the tank drain tap, see page 16, Pic.14.
2. Check the oil level, see page 10, Pic. 4.
3. Check safety valve operation, see page 15, Pic. 12.
After use
1. Open the tank drain tap, see page 16, Pic.14.
2. Wipe down the air compressor.
3. Store safely and securely.
every 50 Hours
1. Replace the air filter.
2. Drain oil completely and replace with fresh oil
To drain:
a. Loosen and remove the sight glass, Pic.15
and drain oil into a funnel / bottle and
dispose of in an appropriate manner.
b. Once drained replace and tighten the sight glass.
c. Wipe up any oil spills.
d. Fill up to the top red dot on the sight glass
with fresh clean oil. Refer page 10 for
“To Add Oil, if Required” details. Refer to
diagram Pic. 4, page 10.
NOTE: Use oil type SAE30.
Remove oil
drain bolt and
drain used oil
into funnel.
Replace and
thighten oil
drain bolt
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