RIDGID GP90135 Air Compressor User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
Section Page
Table of Contents
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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Before Using the Air
Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Spraying Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Breathable Air Warning . . . . . . . . . . .5
Warning Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Unpacking and Checking
Content
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Getting to Know Your Air
Compressor
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Operating Your Air Compressor . . .10
Moisture in Compressed Air . . . . . .10
Lubricaton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
To Start Gasoline Engine . . . . . . . .12
Section Page
Maintenance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . .13
Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Filter Removal, Inspection, and
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Drive Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Safety Instructions
This manual contains information that is
very important to know and understand.
This information is provided for SAFETY
and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROB-
LEMS. To help recognize this informa-
tion, observe the following symbols.
Safety Signal Words
Danger indicates
an imminently haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates
a potentially haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a
potentially haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
Notice indicates
important informa-
tion, that if not followed, may cause dam-
age to equipment.
!
NOTICE
!
CAUTION
!
WARNING
!
DANGER
Since the air compressor and other com-
ponents (pump, spray guns, filters, lubri-
cators, hoses, etc.) used make up a high
pressure pumping system, the following
safety precautions must be observed at
all times:
1. Read all manuals includ-
ed with this product care-
fully. Be thoroughly famil-
iar with the controls and
the proper use of the
equipment.
2. Follow all local safety codes as well
as the United States Occupational
Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
3. Only persons well acquainted with
these rules of safe operation should
be allowed to use the compressor.
4. Keep visitors away and NEVER allow
children in the work area.
5. Wear safety glasses and
use hearing protection
when operating the pump
or unit.
6. Do not stand on or use the pump or
unit as a handhold.
7. Before each use, inspect compressed
air system, fuel system and electrical
components for signs of damage,
deterioration, weakness or leakage.
Repair or replace defective items
before using.
8. Check all fasteners at frequent inter-
vals for proper tightness.
9. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry
that will get caught in the moving
parts of the unit.
Before Using the Air Compressor
MANUAL
Never operate
compressor without
a beltguard. Com-
pressors can start automatical-
ly without warning. Personal
injury or property damage
could occurfrom contact with
moving parts.
!
WARNING
Compressor parts
may be hot even if
the unit is stopped.
!
CAUTION