DeWalt D55690 Air Compressor User Manual


 
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4. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce
sufficient power on jobs which were easily done previously. DO
NOT CONTINUE to use under these conditions. Follow the
charging procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack
whenever you desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.
5. Under certain conditions, with the charger plugged into the power
supply, the exposed charging contacts inside the charger can be
shorted by foreign material. Foreign materials of a conductive
nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil,
or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from
charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power
supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug
charger before attempting to clean.
6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid.
WARNING: Shock hazard. Don’t allow any liquid to get inside
charger. Electric shock may result.
CAUTION: Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason.
If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to
a service center for recycling.
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1. The best storage place is one that is cool and dry away from
direct sunlight and excess heat or cold.
2. Long storage will not harm the battery pack or charger. Under
proper conditions, they can be stored for 5 years or more.
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ELECTRIC START
The engine switch (C) can be placed in three positions; START,
RUN and OFF. See Starting under Operation for complete starting
instructions.
18V BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER
The electric start feature uses an 18V battery pack (Q) to start
the engine. The battery pack is charged by using the charger. See
Charger Procedure for charging procedure.
UNLOADER VALVE
When the maximum air tank pressure is obtained, the unloader
valve (H) will blow-off. This will cause the compressor to exhaust
the air to the atmosphere and not the tank.
Manual Lock: The manual lock allows you to manually unload the
compressor with air pressure in the air tank. To operate the manual
lock:
Rotate the manual lock unloader lever to the
OPEN
H
CLOSED
H
open position to prevent air tank pressure
buildup. Rotate manual lock unloader lever to
the closed position after starting the engine
to allow air tank pressure to build. NOTE: Air
will not build in tank when manual lock
unloader lever in the open position.
SAFETY VALVE
This valve (I) is designed to prevent system failures
I
by relieving pressure from the system when the
compressed air reaches a predeter mined level. The
valve is preset by the manu facturer and must not be
removed or modified in any way.