Black Ridge BR105D, Manual

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If your compressor does not start

•  Check that you have plugged the power lead into a 

standard 240V 10Amp power point and turned the 

switch ON.

•  Check that you have turned the air compressor ON/

OFF switch ON.

•  The air tank may be full.  Use your air tool and the air 

compressor should start when the pressure decreases 

to 85PSI.

If your compressor does not build up pressure

•  Check that the tank drain tap is sealed.

If your compressor smells like burnt oil

•  Check the oil level as it may be low

If these tips do not work please have your unit checked by 

an authorised service centre.
Call BLACKRIDGE for your closest centre, 

Aust. 1300 660 457 

N.Z. 0800 474 876 

PIC. 14

MAINTENANCE

Daily: Before use

1. Seal the tank drain tap, see Pic.13.
2. Check the oil level, see page 10, Pic. 4.
3. Check safety valve operation, see page 16, Pic.12 

After use

1. Open the tank drain tap, see Pic.13.
2. Wipe down the air compressor.
3. Store safely and securely.

Every 50 Hours:

1. Replace the air filter.
2. Drain oil completely and replace with fresh oil.

To drain;

a.   Loosen and remove the drain bolt, Pic. 14 and 

drain oil into a funnel / bottle and dispose of in an 

appropriate manner.

b.   Once drained replace and tighten the drain bolt.
c.   Wipe up any oil spills.
d.   Fill up to the top red dot on the sight glass with fresh 

clean oil.  Refer page 10 for “To Add Oil, if Required” 

details.  Refer to diagram Pic. 4, page 10.

NOTE:  Use oil type SAE30.

Remove oil drain 

bolt and drain 

used oil into 

funnel. Replace 

and tighten oil 

drain bolt

TROUBLE SHOOTING