BANDIT AIR COMPRESSOR OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1004
Accessories A range of accessories, for inflating tyres, air brushing, stapling, blowing, paint spraying etc., is available from your Clarke dealer. Also available in kit form, as illustrated below...Model KIT1000. NOTE: If this compressor is supplied with an Air Nailer/Stapler as part of a kit, then a 4.5 metre Recoil Hose is also provided. Part No.
Thank you for purchasing this Clarke Air Compressor set. Before attempting to operate the machine, please read this instruction manual thoroughly and carefully follow all directions given. This is for your own safety and that of others around you, and also to help you achieve long and trouble free service from your compressor.
Safety Precautions WARNING As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with their operation and use. Exercising respect and caution will considerably lessen the risk of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked, or ignored, personal injury to the operator, or damage to property may result.
Electrical Connections This product is provided with a standard 13 amp, 230 volt (50Hz), BS 1363 plug, for connection to a standard, 13 amp domestic electrical supply. Should the plug need changing at any time, ensure that a plug of identical specification is used. WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Should the plug need changing at any time, ensure that a plug of identical specification is used.
Pre-Operation Checks Before using your compressor it is necessary to perform the following operations, ensuring the unit is NOT plugged into the mains supply. 1. Remove the Oil Filler Travel plug and fill with the SAE 30 oil supplied, to the centre of the red dot on the oil sight glass. Fig.1 2. Screw in the Breather Fig.2 3. Screw the air filter, supplied, into the cylinder head, fully. 4. Screw in the Tap and Regulator sub assembly tightly, (see Figs 3 & 4), noting that PTFE tape is already in place.
Operation Once the hose connections are complete, plug in to the mains supply and start the compressor by pulling the STOP/START switch upwards. Pressure will build up in the receiver, as indicated on the gauge, to a predetermined maximum 116 PSI/8bar, when it will then stop. At this point, slowly turn the pressure regulator clockwise to reach the desired setting for the air tool to be used, as indicated on the Air Outlet Gauge. Open the Air Outlet Tap and check to ensure there are no air leaks.
Maintenance IMPORTANT! Before carrying out any service work, ALWAYS disconnect the compressor from the mains supply and release any air in the receiver. If necessary allow the machine to cool down before proceeding. It is most important to keep the Air Compressor clean, this can be carried out using a small soft brush and a vacuum cleaner. In particular the air filter should be inspected periodically, so that it is always kept clean.
Fault Finding With considerate use, your CLARKE Air Compressor should provide you with long and trouble free service. Routine checks should be made on both the electrical supply as well as the compressed air lines and connections. If any fault appears, the reason for which is not immediately obvious, please contact your local CLARKE Dealer. PROBLEM The compressor stops and will not start again. PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Bad connections. Check electrical connections. Clean and tighten as necessary.
Parts List No. Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Head Bolt Spring Washer Cylinder Head Air Filter Elbow Piston set compl. Valve Assy. compl.
Parts Drawing - 11 -
