DeWalt D55166, Instruction Manual

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oil and/or substances which may be regulated and must be
disposed of in accordance with local, state, and federal laws
and regulations.
1. Ensure On/Off switch is in the OFF position.
2. Place a suitable container under the drain valve to catch
discharge.
3. When air tank pressure gauge reads 10 PSI (68,9 kPa),
rotate valve to the fully open position.
4. Grasp knob on drain valve.
5. Slowly rotate knob to gradually bleed air from air tank.
WARNING: Risk of bursting. Drain air tank daily.
Water will condense in air tank. If not drained, water
will corrode and weaken the air tank causing a risk of
air tank rupture.
NOTICE:
Risk of property damage. Drain water from
air tank may contain oil and rust, which can cause
stains.
6. Close drain valve when finished.
Compressor Pump Oil (Fig. A, D, I, J)
Checking Oil
WARNING: Hot surfaces. Risk of burn. Aftercooler,
pump head, and surrounding parts are very hot, do
not touch (see the Hot Surfaces identified in Fig. B).
Allow compressor to cool prior to servicing.
1. Ensure On/Off switch is in the OFF position.
2. Place unit on a flat level surface.
3. Remove dipstick
10 and wipe clean.
4. Reinsert dipstick fully into oil fill port for a few seconds
to allow oil to collect on the dipstick.
5. Remove oil dipstick to read oil level. Oil should not
exceed top raised line on dipstick. If oil is below lower
mark, add ISO 100/SAE40, non-detergent, premium air
compressor oil and follow Steps 4 - 6.
nOTE: When filling the crankcase, the oil flows very
slowly into the pump. If the oil is added too quickly, it
will overflow and appear to be full.
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X
MI
N
FIG. I
10
NOTICE: Risk of unsafe operation. Overfilling with
oil will cause premature compressor failure. Do not
overfill.
6. Replace dipstick.
7. The crank case is full when the oil level reaches the top
line on the dipstick.
Changing Oil
nOTE: Pump oil contains substances that are regulated
and must be disposed of in accordance with local, state and
federal laws and regulations.
WARNING:
Hot surfaces. Risk of burn. Aftercooler,
pump head, and surrounding parts are very hot, do
not touch (see the Hot Surfaces identified in Fig. I).
Allow compressor to cool prior to servicing.
FIG. J
1. Ensure On/Off switch is in the OFF position.
2. Allow the unit to cool.
3. Remove air compressor plug from outlet.
4. Drain air tank.
5. Locate a suitable container under pump drain plug
11 .
6. Remove the dipstick 10 from crankcase.
7. Remove the oil drain plug 11 .
8. Allow ample time for all oil to drain out. (Tilting the
compressor towards the drain plug will assist in
draining.)
9. Install the oil drain plug.
10. Fill pump with ISO 100/SAE40, non-detergent, premium
air compressor oil.
11. Replace dipstick.
Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by D
e
WALT , have not been tested with this
product, use of such accessories with this tool could be
hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
D
e
WALT
recommended accessories should be used with
this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool
are available at extra cost from your local dealer or
authorized service center. If you need assistance in
locating any accessory, please contact
D
e
WALT Industrial
Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286, call
1–800–4-
D
e
WALT (1–800–433–9258) or visit our website:
www.dewalt.com.
Repairs
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.
WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and
RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment