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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a High Performance BOSTITCH Portable Air Compressor.
This compressor has been designed to provide compressed air to power various pneumatic
tools - including pneumatic fastening tools.

Before assembling, operating or maintaining this air compressor, users must read and
understand the information contained in this owner’s manual.  Carefully review the Rules for
Safe Operation section in this owner’s manual and fully understand all warnings.

Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL

result in death or serious injury.

Warnings indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,could

result in death or serious bodily injury.

NOTICE!: 

 Notice indicates important information that if not followed correctly could result in

damage to equipment.

INDEX

Safety Instructions  ..........................................................................................................................2
Rules for Safe Operation   ..........................................................................................................3, 4
Electrical Grounding Instructions ............................................................................................5, 6
Specifications ....................................................................................................................................6
Features...............................................................................................................................................7
Operation Instructions.....................................................................................................................8
General Maintenance......................................................................................................................8
Warranty .............................................................................................................................................9
Trouble Shooting guide .................................................................................................................10

NOTE:

Bostitch compressors have been engineered to provide excellent customer satisfaction and
are designed to achieve maximum performance.

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Summary of Contents for CAP60PB-OF

Page 1: ...ARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS KEEP THESE I N S T R U C T I O N S W I T HT H E T O O L F O RF U T U R E R E F E R E N C E I F Y O U H A V EANY QUESTIONS CONTACT YOUR BOSTITCH REPRESENTATIVE OR DISTRIBUTOR 174119REVB 11 07 OPERATION and MAINTENANCE MANUAL CAP60PB OF AIR COMPRESSOR Stanley Fastening Systems L P ...

Page 2: ...nger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided WILL result in death or serious injury Warnings indicate a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious bodily injury NOTICE Notice indicates important information that if not followed correctly could result in damage to equipment INDEX Safety Instructions 2 Rules for Safe Operation 3 4 E...

Page 3: ...ou use with this compressor Personal Protection The employer and or user must ensure that proper eye protection is worn Eye protection equipment must conform to the requirements of the American National Standards Institute ANSI Z87 1 1989 and provide both frontal and side protection NOTICE Non side shielded spectacles and face shields alone do not provide adequate protection Eye protection conform...

Page 4: ...OMPRESSOR WELDING ON THE AIR COMPRESSOR TANK CAN SEVERELY IMPAIR TANK STRENGTH AND CAUSE AN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS CONDITION WELDING ON THE TANK IN ANY MANNER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY Ventilation WARNING RISK OF FIRE OR EXPLOSION DO NOT SPRAY FLAMMABLE LIQUID IN A CONFINED AREA SPRAY AREA MUST BE WELL VENTILATED DO NOT SMOKE WHILE SPRAYING AND DO NOT SPRAY WHERE SPARK OR FLAME IS PRESENT KEEP COMPRESSO...

Page 5: ...t is not available The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet sketch A can be installed by a qualified electrician The green colored rigid ear lug or like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place by a metal screw The motor of this compressor h...

Page 6: ...oltage supplied to the compressor which could prevent the compressor from starting For optimum performance plug the compressor directly into an outlet and increase the length of airline as needed If an extension cord must be used use these guidelines Distance Needed Recommended Gauge Less than 25 ft 12 Gauge 25 50 ft 10 Gauge Greater than 50 ft Not Recommended 6 CAP60PB OF SPECIFICATIONS Motor 2HP...

Page 7: ...o compress air B Tank Pressure Gauge The tank pressure gauge indicates the air pressure that is present in the tank in PSI lbs sq in C Regulated Pressure Gauge The regulated pressure gauge indicates the amount of pressure that is allowed into the discharge line E according to the setting of the regulator D Regulator Knob The regulator knob is used to adjust the air pressure that is available at th...

Page 8: ...e air tool Shut Off Procedures 1 Push in the On Off switch to the Off position GENERAL MAINTENANCE Service and Maintenance Prior to performing service and maintenance to the compressor always disconnect all accessories and attachments from the unit and disconnect the compressor from the electrical source When replacing parts only use Genuine BOSTITCH replacement parts Notice This compressor is equ...

Page 9: ...S ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY BOSTITCH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES This warranty is limited to sales in the United States and Canada Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so...

Page 10: ...ther conditions Place compressor in warmer environment for at least 30 minutes typically temperatures below freezing then try restarting Air leaks at fittings Fittings loose Tighten fitting Check with soapy water DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Air leak at pressure switch Clogged check valve Remove and clean check valve Unit will not build pressure Application requires excessive air demand Reduce demand on co...

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