Craftsman 921.16638 Air Compressor User Manual


 
mnsta ation & Assembly
The air compressor should be turned off, unplugged from
the power source, the air bled from the tank and the unit
allowed time to cool before any maintenance is performed,
Personal injuries could occur from moving parts, electrical
sources, compressed air or hot surfaces, The quick
connect assembly must be attached before use, Failure
to assemble correctly could result in leaks and possible
injury, if unsure of assembly instructions or you experience
difficulty in the assembly please call your local service
department for further instruction,
all local codes and ordinances, Check with a qualified
electrician or service personnel if these instructions are not
completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool
is properly grounded,
Grounding Pin
Grounded
Outlet
AssembJy
1, Remove air compressor, handle assembly, hardware,
oil bottle, intake filter, manual and accessories from
the styrofoam,
2, Remove the plastic plug from the compressor intake
port, (see diagram below)
8, Install the filter in the compressor intake port,
(see diagram below)
4, Remove the oil fiii cap from the crankcase and fiii until
the oil reaches the top of the red dot in the sight glass,
Oil capacity is 3 oz, (seebe!ow)Use SAE-30 non-deter
gent (API CG/CD heavy duty motor oil), Under extreme
cold weather conditions, 32 ° F (0°C) or below, use
SAE-10 weight oil,
5, Replace the oil cap,
6, Attach the handle to the frame with the saddle bolts
from the outside of the handle and the knobs on the
inside,
Estimated Assembly Time: Approximately 5 minutes
Getting Started - Location of the Air Compressor
The air compressor should always be located in a dean,
dry and well ventilated environment, The unit should have
at minimum, 12 inches of space on each side, The air filter
intake should be free of any debris or obstructions,
Check the air filter on a daily basis to make sure it is dean
and in working order,
improper installation of the grounding plug wiii result in a
risk of electric shock, if repair or replacement of the cord
or plug is necessary, do not connect the grounding wire to
either fiat blade terminal, The wire with insulation having an
outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is
the grounding wire, Check with a qualified electrician or
serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if in doubt as to whether the product is
properly grounded, Do not modify the plug provided,
if it wiii not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician,
This product is for use on a circuit having a nominal rating
of 120 volts and is factory-equipped with a specific electric
cord and plug to permit connection to a proper electric
circuit, Make sure the product is connected to an outlet
having the same configuration as the plug, An adapter
should not be used with this product, if the product must
be reconnected for use on a different type of electric circuit,
qualified service personnel should make the reconnection,
Extension Cords
Use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the
plug on the product, Make sure your extension cord is in
good condition, When using an extension cord, be sure to
use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will
draw, Cords must not exceed 25 feet and No, 12 AWG size
must be used, An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating,
Grounding instructions
This product should be grounded, in the event of an electrical
short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the electric current,
This product is equipped with a cord having a grounding
wire with an appropriate grounding plug, (See the figure at
top right corner,) The plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with
Break in Procedures
No break in procedure is required by the user,
This product isfactory tested to ensure proper operation and