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WARNING: RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO AVOID IT
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Serious injury or death can occur to you or others if
air compressor is used in an unsafe manner.
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Review and understand all instructions in your
owner’s manual.
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Know how to stop the air compressor at all times.
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Do not operate until you are thoroughly familiar with
all of the controls.
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Do not operate the compressor if you are fatigued,
under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or in any
other state which might impair judgment.
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Stay alert while operating the compressor and pay
close attention to the task at hand.
CAUTION: RISK OF DAMAGE TO AIR COMPRESSOR OR PROPERTY
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO AVOID IT
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Failure to transport or operate the compressor
properly may result in major repair expenses.
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Check oil levels daily and maintain proper oil levels.
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Always operate compressor in a secure and level
position.
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Do not operate without an air filter or in a corrosive
environment.
FOR GAS ENGINE POWERED AIR COMPRESSORS – Please note that your gas powered air compressor may not be equipped with a
spark arresting muffler. If the compressor is operated around flammable materials or agricultural crops, brush, forests, and
grasslands, an approved spark arrestor must be installed, maintained and in good working order. An approved spark arrestor is
legally required in the state of California under sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code Statute section
130050. Check your local and state regulations to determine if a spark arrestor is needed for your area of operation.
FOR HONDA ENGINES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ELECTRIC START – Review the instructions provided in the Honda owner’s manual included with
your air compressor. If you’re unable to locate that manual please visit
, click on SUPPORT & SERVICE, Owner’s Manual,
& GX Series engines. Find the specification & serial number etched into the engine block and choose the appropriate owner’s manual.
HONDA SPECIFICATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS (FOR ENGINES EQUIPPED W/ELECTRIC START)
Engine
Charging System (A)
Fuse Size (A)
Battery
Minimum
Battery
Capacity
GX120, GX160, GX200
3.0 A
15 A
12V
18 AH
GX240, GX270,
GX340, GX390
3.0 A
15 A
12V
24 AH
GX630 (V-Twin)
17.0 A
30 A
12V
45 AH
Positive cable: AWG No. 4 x 1.5 m (5.0 ft.) maximum
Negative Cable: AWG No. 4 x 2.3 m (7.5 ft.) maximum
ROLAIR RECOMMENDATIONS (FOR ENGINES EQUIPPED W/ELECTRIC START)
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Always drain the air compressor tank pressure completely and leave drain valve open prior to and after starting the engine.
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Allow the air compressor to run, with the tank drain open for 30-40 seconds, before closing the drain to build tank pressure and cycle
the engine between full throttle & idle speed.
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Locate & install battery terminal caps (boots) over the battery terminals & the open (+) starter solenoid post. For examples of the types
of terminal caps to use search the following part numbers online:
444L8V02
or
444R8V02
(Insulator Red Battery L or R
Post),
444L8V14
or
444R8V14
(Insulator Black Battery L or R Post), and
470N9V02
(Insulator Boot, Starter Terminal).
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The use of battery terminal caps (boots) are
required by Honda
to protect the terminals & posts from accident shorts that could lead to
a fire and to reduce the exposure to moisture and debris that will corrode the terminals & posts prematurely.
