Clarke Hunter 25, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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PREPARING FOR USE
Before connecting your compressor to the mains supply, check the following:-
• The mains voltage is 230V.
• The ON/OFF switch is in the OFF (lower) position.
• The pressure regulator should be set at its lowest setting, i.e. turned fully
anticlockwise.
• If the compressor has not been used for 24 hours or so, open the drain
valve to drain any condensate which may have accumulated. When
clear, close the drain valve, finger tight.
IMPORTANT: If the air reservoir is under pressure, keep your hands well
away from the air being expelled. Remember, compressed air is
DANGEROUS!
WARNING!
Before connecting any airtool, make sure you have read and fully
understood the manufacturers instruction booklet for the tool being used.
Also ensure that the tool is compatible with the compressor and hose
specifications.
The pressure regulator must be used to adjust the output pressure.
1 Ensure that the red On/Off switch is set to
the OFF position (pressed down). See
figure 5.
2. Insert the mains plug into the mains socket
and switch on the power.
3. Pull up the red ON/OFF switch up and run
the compressor (with the outlet tap open)
for 10 to 15 seconds, to allow the
distribution of the lubricating oil.
4 Attach the air hose to the outlet tap
using the hose nut. See figure 6.
Figure 5
On/Off Switch
Hose nut
Figure 6