Product Manual

12
Operation
Follow Safety Rules for Operation
Before starting the compressor, review the safety rules
found below and throughout the manual.
WARNING
Failure to follow safety rules may result in serious injury
or death to the operator or bystanders.
Instruct operators. Owner must instruct all operators in
safe set-up and operation. Do not allow anyone to
operate the compressor who has not read the Owner’s
Manual and been instructed on its safe use.
Safety equipment/controls. Always operate with all
safety covers, guards, and barriers in place and in good
working order, and all controls properly adjusted for safe
operation.
Moving parts. Keep hands, feet, hair and apparel away
from moving parts. Air vents may cover moving parts
and should be avoided as well. Never remove any
guards while the unit is operating.
Ear Protection. Hearing can be damaged from
prolonged, close-range exposure to the type of noise
produced by this compressor. The use of ear plugs or
other hearing protection device is recommended for
persons working within 15-20 feet of the running
compressor for an extended period of time.
Eye Protection. Wear ANSI/OSHA required “Z87.1”
safety glasses when operating or servicing the
compressor. Pressurized air spray from this unit can
cause severe injury to the eyes. Small objects can
become airborne as the air spray contacts them.
Respirator. Always wear a respirator when spraying
and spray in a well-ventilated area to prevent health and
fire hazards.
Preparing for Operation
Make sure that any regular maintenance has been
performed as prescribed in “Maintenance & Repair”
section.
• Refer to the engine Owner’s Manual for engine
maintenance instructions.
• Drain receiver tank of any moisture.
• Inspect for oil leaks.
• Check for any unusual noise/vibration.
• Ensure the area around compressor is free from
rags, tools, debris and flammable or explosive
materials.
• Ensure belt guards and covers are securely in
place.
WARNING: Entanglement hazard
Do NOT operate with protective covers or guards
removed. Doing so could expose high speed moving
components which could allow for the operator or
bystanders to become entangled. Entanglement in this
equipment may result in serious injury, amputation or
death.
Check/Add Oil to the Engine and Pump
Check the oil levels in the engine and pump. Use
dipstick for engine oil level and sight glass for pump oil
level. Add oil as needed. A low oil shutdown feature
prevents the engine from starting without sufficient oil.
Engine: See engine Owner’s Manual for capacity and
recommended oil type for your expected ambient
conditions.
WARNING: Burn hazard
Never open oil port while compressor is running. Hot oil
can spray over face and body.
CAUTION: Inadequate lubrication hazard
Never operate compressor with inadequate lubricant.
This will cause overheating and severe damage to the
engine and pump.
Figure 5
459212 Model Pump: The compressor pump capacity is
15.6 oz. Use SAE 30 non-detergent pump oil (part
#4043) prior to break-in. You may use synthetic
lubricants after 50 hour break-in. See “Appendix A:
Lubricants and Compatibility” for a list of suitable and
alternative lubricants.
Oil Cap
Sight
Glass
Magnetic Drain
Plug
Breather Cap