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SKU 40400 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2
THANK YOU for choosing a HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS product. For future reference, please complete the
owner’s record below:
Model________ Serial No._____________ Purchase Date__________
SAVE THE RECEIPT, WARRANTY AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS. It is important that you read the entire
manual to become familiar with the unit BEFORE you begin assembly.
Technical Specifications
Tool Name: Air Compressor, 2HP-8 Gallon
Item Number: 40400
Motor: 2 HP
Power Source: Single Phase, 110V, 60 Hz, 3360 RPM, Single Pump
Stage, 8 Gallon
Max.Working Pressure: 115 PSI; Air Flow: 6.0 SCFM at 40 PSI, 5.0 SCFM at 90 PSI,
4.2 SCFM at 115 PSI
Press Switch: 70 PSI
Cylinder and Head: Cast Iron
Piston, Connecting
Rod, Crankcase: Cast Aluminum
Piston Diameter: 1.886"
Cylinder Honing: 45 Degree Cross Hatch
Overall Dimensions: 26" x 11-3/4" x 27"
Outlet Fittings: 1/4” x 18 NPT
Warning: The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that COMMON SENSE AND
CAUTION ARE FACTORS WHICH CANNOT BE BUILT INTO THIS PRODUCT, BUT MUST BE SUPPLIED BY
THE OPERATOR.
Safety Warnings. Read all safety warnings before using this tool!
1. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
2. Observe work area conditions. Do not use machines or power tools in damp or wet locations. Don’t
expose to rain. Keep work area well lighted. Do not use electrically powered tools in the presence of
flammable gases or liquids.
3. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the work area. Do not let them handle
machines, tools, or extension cords.
4. Store idle equipment. When not in use, tools must be stored in a dry location to inhibit rust. Always
lock up tools and keep out of reach of children.
5. Do not force tool. It will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do not
use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the tool capacity.
6. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force a small compressor to do the work of a larger
industrial compressor. There are certain applications for which this product was designed. Do not
modify this compressor tool and do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended.
REV 10/01; 08/03