COMPRESSOR FEATURES
MANUAL THERMAL OVERLOAD SWITCH: The electric motor has a manual thermal overload protector. If the motor overheats for any
reason, the thermal overload protector will shut off the motor. Turn pressure switch to the “off” position and wait for unit to cool before
pushing the reset button and restarting the compressor. NOTICE: This air compressor is designed for household use only and is not
intended to operate heavy-duty air tools. If your application’s demands exceed the capacity of this air compressor, a larger air compressor
that is matched to your application is recommended. If the unit shuts down again, please call the consumer helpline at 1-800-423-3598
for assistance.
CARRY HANDLE: Convenient handle for easy transport.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
THE COMPRESSOR IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL IN THE CRANKCASE. ADD OIL AS INDICATED BELOW.
STEP 1 – PUMP LUBRICATION
This air compressor features an oil lubricated pump that requires the use of
SAE 30 weight non-detergent air compressor oil
.
Adding Compressor Oil:
1. Place air compressor on a flat, level surface.
2. Remove
RED
plastic oil fill
breather plug (see Fig. 1).
4.
See diagram for determining proper oil fill level using oil fill sight glass
(see Fig. 3)
.
5. Install supplied
RED
plastic oil fill breather plug securely into oil fill hole.
DO NOT OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR WITHOUT LUBRICANT, OR WITH LOW LUBRICATION LEVEL. THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE CAUSED TO THE COMPRESSOR DUE TO OPERATION WITHOUT PROPER LUBRICATION.
9
13
12
CHECK OIL
LEVEL DAILY!
REFILL OIL
IMMEDIATELY
OIL LEVEL OK
OIL CAPACITY:
28oz (833ml)
CAUTION
3. Open supplied oil bottle and pour oil into crankcase until the oil level reaches the center
of the red circle in the oil level sight glass (see Fig. 2).
Be careful not to overfill.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 1
