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CAUTION:
RISK FROM NOISE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Under some conditions and
duration of use, noise from
this product may contribute to
hearing loss.
• Always wear certified safety
equipment: ANSI S12.6
(S3.19) hearing protection.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
USE
Know Your Air Compressor
READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your
unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
FEATURES
ELECTRIC START
The engine switch (C) can be placed in three
C
positions; START, RUN and
OFF. See
Starting
under
Operation
for complete starting
instructions.
UNLOADER VALVE
When the maximum air tank pressure is obtained, the unloader
valve (F) will blow-off. This will cause the compressor to exhaust
the air to the atmosphere and not the tank.
Manual Lock:
The manual lock allows you to
OPEN
F
CLOSED
F
manually unload the compressor with air
pressure in the air tank. To operate the manual
lock:
Rotate the manual lock unloader lever to the
open
position to prevent air tank pressure
buildup. Rotate manual lock unloader lever to
the
closed
position after starting the engine to allow air tank pressure
to build.
NOTE:
Air will not build in tank when manual lock unloader
lever in the
open
position.
SAFETY VALVE
This valve (G) is designed to prevent system
G
failures by relieving pressure from the system
when the compressed air reaches a predeter-
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