Use and Care Manual

Operating Instructions
2
General Safety
Information (continued)
5. Wear safety glasses and
use hearing protection
when operating the
pump or unit.
6. Do not stand on or use the pump or
unit as a handhold.
7. Before each use, inspect compressed
air system, fuel system and electrical
components for signs of damage,
deterioration, weakness or leakage.
Repair or replace defective items
before using.
8. Check all fasteners at frequent
intervals for proper tightness .
Carbon monoxide can cause
severe nausea, fainting or
death. Do not operate unit
inside a closed building or a
poorly ventilated area.
Never operate compressor
without a beltguard.
Compressors can start
automatically without warning.
Personal injury or property damage
could occur from contact with moving
parts.
9. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry that will get caught in the
moving parts of the unit.
Compressor parts may be hot
even if the unit is stopped.
10. Keep fingers away from
a running compressor; fast moving
and hot parts will cause injury and/
or burns.
11. If the equipment should start
to vibrate abnormally, STOP
the engine/motor and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
NEVER refuel a running or
hot engine. Explosive fuel
can cause fires and severe
burns. Avoid overfilling fuel tank.
12. Check fuel level before starting
the engine. Do not fill the gas tank
indoors. Wipe off any spilled gas
before starting the engine.
Gasoline vapor is
highly flammable.
Refill outdoors or only in well
ventilated areas. Do not store, spill or
use gasoline near an open flame or
heat devices such as a stove, furnace, or
water heater, which utilize a pilot light,
or any device that can create a spark.
If gasoline is accidentally spilled, move
unit away from the spill area and avoid
creating any source of ignition until
gasoline vapors have dissipated.
13. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine/
motor exterior free of oil, solvent, or
excessive grease.
This compressor
is equipped with
an ASME code safety valve with a
pressure setting of 200 psi for two-
stage compressors or 150 psi for single-
stage compressors. Should this ASME
code safety valve require replacement,
the replacement valve must have the
same flow and pressure ratings as the
original valve to protect the pressurized
components from bursting. The flow
and pressure ratings can be found on
the valve. NEVER REMOVE AND REPLACE
THIS SAFETY VALVE WITH A PLUG. The
safety valve in the intercooler of a
two-stage compressor does not provide
system protection.
Maximum operating
pressure is 175 psi
for two-stage compressors and 125 psi
for single stage compressors. Do not
operate with pressure switch or pilot
valves set higher than 175 psi (two-
stage) or 125 psi (single stage).
14. Never attempt to adjust safety valve.
Keep safety valve free from paint
and other accumulations.
15. Do not tamper with governor
setting on engine. Overspeeding
the unit severely shortens engine
life and may also be very
hazardous.
Never attempt to repair or
modify a tank! Welding, drilling or any
other modification will weaken the
tank resulting in damage from rupture
or explosion. Always replace worn or
damaged tanks.
16. Tanks rust from moisture build-up,
which weakens the tank. Make sure
to drain tank regularly and inspect
periodically for unsafe conditions
such as rust formation and corrosion.
17. Fast moving air will stir up dust
and debris which may be harmful.
Release air slowly when draining
moisture or depressurizing the
compressor system.
18. STOP the engine whenever leaving
the work area, before cleaning,
making repairs or inspections. When
cleaning, repairing or inspecting,
make certain all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and keep the wire away from
the plug to prevent accidental
starting.
19. Allow engine to cool before storing.
SPRAYING
PRECAUTIONS
Do not spray flammable materials in
vicinity of open flame or near ignition
sources including the compressor unit.
20. Do not smoke when spraying paint,
insecticides, or other flammable
substances.
21. Use a face mask/
respirator when spraying
and spray in a well
ventilated area to prevent health
and fire hazards.
22. Do not direct paint or other sprayed
material at the compressor. Locate
compressor as far away from
the spraying area as possible to
minimize overspray accumulation on
the compressor.
23. When spraying or cleaning with
solvents or toxic chemicals, follow
the instructions provided by the
chemical manufacturer.
Installation
Disconnect the battery cable
on models with electric start
and release all pressure
from the system before attempting to
install, service, relocate or perform any
maintenance.
Do not lift or
move unit without
appropriately rated equipment. Be sure
the unit is securely attached to lifting
device used. Do not lift unit by holding
onto tubes or interstage coolers. Do not
use unit to lift other