b. Always wear ANSI-approved eye protection during setup and use. Prevent unintentional starting. c. Ensure the switch is in the off- position before connecting to power source or moving the compressor. Compressor use and care4. Do not use the compressor if the a. switch does not turn it on and off. Any compressor that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. Disconnect the plug from the b. power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the compressor. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the compressor accidentally. Store an idle compressor out of c. the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the compressor or these instructions to operate it. A compressor is dangerous in the hands of untrained users. Maintain the compressor. Keep d. the compressor clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Keep dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the compressor’s operation. If damaged, have the compressor repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by a poorly maintained compressor. Use the compressor in accordance e. with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the compressor for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation. Service5. Have your compressor serviced by a. a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the compressor is maintained. Air Compressor Safety Warnings Risk of fire or explosion - do not 1. spray flammable liquid in a confined area or towards a hot surface. Spray area must be well-ventilated. Do not smoke while spraying or spray where spark or flame is present. Arcing parts - keep compressor at least 20 feet away from explosive vapors, such as when spraying with a spray gun. Risk of bursting - do not adjust 2. regulator higher than marked maximum pressure of attachment. Risk of injury - do not direct air 3. stream at people or animals. Do not use to supply breathing air.4. Do not leave compressor unattended 5. for an extended period while plugged in. Unplug compressor after working. Keep compressor well-ventilated. Do 6. not cover compressor during use. Drain Tank daily and after use. Internal 7. rust causes tank failure and explosion. Add correct amount of compressor 8. oil before first use and every use. Operating with low or no oil causes permanent damage and voids warranty. Do not remove the valve cover or adjust 9. internal components. Compressor head gets hot during 10. operation. Do not touch it or allow children nearby during or immediately following operation. Do not use the air hose to move the 11. compressor. Release the pressure in the storage tank 12. before moving. The use of accessories or attachments 13. not recommended by the manufacturer may result in a risk of injury to persons. All air line components, including hoses, 14. pipe, connectors, filters, etc., must be rated for a minimum working pressure of 150 PSI, or 150% of the maximum system pressure, whichever is greater. USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD IS NOT 15. RECOMMENDED. If you choose to use an extension cord, use the following guidelines: RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (120 VOLT) NAMEPLATE AMPERES (at full load) EXTENSION CORD LENGTH 25’ 50’ 100’ 150’ 0 – 6 18 16 16 14 6.1 – 10 18 16 Do not use. 10.1 – 12 16 16 Do not use. 12.1 – 16 14 12 Do not use. TABLE A Make sure your extension cord is in a. good condition. Be sure to use an extension cord b. which is heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table A shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. Industrial applications must follow OSHA 16. guidelines. Maintain labels and nameplates on the 17. compressor. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. This product is not a toy. Keep it out of 18. reach of children. Operate unit on level surface. Check 19. oil level daily and fill to marked level if needed. People with pacemakers should 20. consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. WARNING: The brass components of 21. this product contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects (or other reproductive harm). (California Health & Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.) The warnings, precautions, and 22. instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and ...