Harbor Freight Tools 99918 Air Compressor User Manual


 
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SKU 65204/
99918
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION
section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
Inspect compressor before
use, looking for damaged,
loose, and missing parts. If any
problems are found, do not use
until repaired.
Work Piece and Work Area Set Up
The Compressor’s engine runs on 1.
gasoline and must be set up in an
area free from ignition sources.
Do not set up too close to a wall or 2.
in a conned area. The Air Pump
(A2) and Gas Engine (A4) must have
adequate fresh air in order to operate
properly and not overheat.
Designate a work area that is clean 3.
and well-lit. The work area must not
allow access by children or pets to
prevent injury and distraction.
Route the air hose along a safe route 4.
to reach the work area without creat-
ing a tripping hazard or exposing the
air hose to possible damage. The air
hose must be long enough to reach
the work area with enough extra
length to allow free movement while
working.
General
Operating Instructions
Before starting the engine:
Follow the Set Up a.
Instructions to prepare the
equipment.
Inspect the equipment and b.
engine.
Fill the engine with the c.
proper amount and type of
both fuel and oil. Note: The
Oil Sensor (if equipped)
will prevent the engine
from operating if the oil is
not up to the proper level.
NOTE: THIS ENGINE
INCLUDES AN AUTOMATIC
LOW OIL SHUTDOWN
SENSOR THAT DISABLES
THE ENGINE IF THE OIL
LEVEL IS TOO LOW.
For electric start, make d.
sure battery is 12 V, 36+
Ah, is fully charged, and is
correctly connected with
proper cables.
Set up air system according to air 1.
tool’s instructions (sold separately).
All lubricated compressor pumps dis-
charge some condensed water and
oil with the compressed air. Compo-
nents such as air dryers, moisture l-
ters, regulators, and automatic oilers
may be required.
Open the Fuel Valve.2.
Close the Choke.3.
Check the compressor oil level (using 4.
the Oil Sight Glass) and the engine
oil level. Add oil as needed.
Empty all air pressure from the tank.5.
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