Craftsman 919.16778 Air Compressor User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY
AIR COMPRESSOR
If this air compressor fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of
purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS REPAIR CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES
AND SEARS WILL REPAIR IT, FREE OF CHARGE. If purchased from Orchard Supply Hardware, return to
the nearest Orchard Store and Orchard will repair it, free of charge.
If this air compressor is used for commercial or rental purposes, the warranty will apply for ninety days
from the date of purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Robebuck and Co., Deptr. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, Il 60170
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
SAFETY GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Contents of Carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Tool Required for Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Assemble Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Assemble Rubber Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Assemble Quick Conncect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Location of Air Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Voltage and Circuit Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
OPERATING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Know Your Air Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Description of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
How to Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Before Starting
Break-in Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Before Each Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
How to Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Customer Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
To Check Safety Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
To Drain Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Air Filter - Inspection and Replacement . . . . .12
Air Compressor Pump Intake and
Exhaust Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . .14-15
To Replace or Clean Check Valve . . . . . . . . .14
To Replace Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . .16-18
ESPAÑOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-24
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS . . . .Back Cover