Manual

STORAGE
Before you store the air compressor, make sure you do
the following:
1, Review the "Maintenance" section on the preceeding
pages and perform maintenance as necessary. Be
sure to drain water from the air tank
2. Protect the electrical cord and air hose from damage
(such as being stepped on or run over) Wind them
loosely around the compressor handle,,
Store the air compressor in a clean and dry location,
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING
PERFORMING REPAIRS MAY EXPOSE VOLTAGE SOURCES, MOVING PARTS, OR COM-
PRESSED AIR SOURCES. PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR. PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING ANY
REPAIRS UNPLUG THE AIR COMPRESSOR AND BLEED OFF TANK AIR PRESSURE.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Excessive Tank pressure -
safety vafve pops off
Pressure switch does not shut off
motor when compressor reaches
"cut-out" pressure
Move the pressure switch lever to the "OFF"
position tf the outfit doesn't shut off, and the
electrical contacts are welded together; replace
the pressure switch,
If the contacts are good, check to see if the pin
in the bottom of the pressure release valve is
stuck If it does not move freely, replace the
valve,.
Air leaks at fittings
Pressure switch "cut-out" too
high.
Tube fittings are not tight enough.
Return the outfit to Sears Service Center to
check and adjust, or replace switch.
Tighten fittings where air can be heard escap-
ing Check fittings with soapy water solution
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.
Air leaks at check valve.
Defective or dirty check valve
A defective check valve results in a constant air
leak at the pressure release valve when there is
pressure in the tank and the compressor is shut
off. Remove and clean or replace check valve
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Air leaks at pressure
switch release valve.
Defective pressure switch Remove and replace the release valve
release valve,
Air leaks in air tank.
Defective check valve
Defective air tank.
A defective CHECK valve results in a constant
air teak at the pressure release valve when there
is pressure in the tank and the compressor is
shut off, Remove and clean or replace check
vafve_ DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.
Air tank must be replaced_ Do not repair the
leak
WARNING
DO NOT DRILL INTO, WELD, OR
OTHERWISE MODIFY AIR TANK OR
IT WILL WEAKEN.
Air leaks between head and Leaking gasket. Torque head screws to 8 ft lbs if this does not
valve plate, stop leak replace gasket,
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