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SKU 96496

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Problem

Possible Causes

Probable Solutions

Air Compressor will 

not start.

No power at outlet.
Cord not connected.
Air Tank maximum air pressure 

of 1 PSi has been reached.  

Compressor Motor will 

automatically shut-off.

1.
2.
3.

Check power at outlet.
Check that cord is plugged in.
Wait until Air Tank air pressure falls 

to 12 PSi.  Compressor Motor will 

then automatically turn on.

1.
2.
3.

Low air pressure to 

pneumatic tool.

Compressor Regulator not properly 

adjusted.

1.

Turn Regulator clockwise to 

increase air flow to pneumatic tool.

1.

Air pressure too high 

to pneumatic tool.

Compressor Regulator not properly 

adjusted.

1.

Turn Regulator counterclockwise to 

decrease air flow to pneumatic tool.

1.

Power Switch not 

operating properly.

Damaged Power Switch.

1.

immediately disconnect Power 

Cord from its electrical outlet.  

Do not use Compressor until a 

qualified service technician repairs 

Power Switch.

1.

PLEASE REAd tHE FOLLOWING CAREFuLLY

THe MANUFACTUReR AND/OR DiSTRiBUTOR HAS PROViDeD THe PARTS LiST AND ASSeMBLY 

DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLy.  NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR 

DiSTRiBUTOR MAKeS ANY RePReSeNTATiON OR WARRANTY OF ANY KiND TO THe BUYeR THAT 

He OR SHe iS qUALiFieD TO MAKe ANY RePAiRS TO THe PRODUCT, OR THAT He OR SHe iS 

qUALiFieD TO RePLACe ANY PARTS OF THe PRODUCT.  iN FACT, THe MANUFACTUReR AND/OR 

DiSTRiBUTOR exPReSSLY STATeS THAT ALL RePAiRS AND PARTS RePLACeMeNTS SHOULD Be 

UNDeRTAKeN BY CeRTiFieD AND LiCeNSeD TeCHNiCiANS, AND NOT BY THe BUYeR.  THe BUYeR 

ASSUMES ALL  RISk AND  LIAbILITy ARISING  OUT  OF  HIS  OR  HER  REPAIRS  TO  THE  ORIGINAL 

PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION 

OF RePLACeMeNT PARTS THeReTO.

Summary of Contents for 96469

Page 1: ...te at http www harborfreight com Read this material before using this product Failure to do so can result in serious injury Save this manual Copyright 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved...

Page 2: ...the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death DANGER indicates a hazardous sit...

Page 3: ...urfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water ente...

Page 4: ...safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow people unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions...

Page 5: ...g in damage from rupture or explosion Always replace worn cracked or damaged Tanks WARNING Never use plastic PVC pipe for compressed air serious injury or death could result Any tube pipe or hose used...

Page 6: ...h Safety code 25249 5 et seq WARNING The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the operator that...

Page 7: ...all codes and ordinances The plug and outlet should look like those in the following illustration See 3 Prong Plug and Outlet Double Insulated Tools Tools with Two Prong Plugs Tools marked Double Insu...

Page 8: ...Up to Handle Net Weight 86 Pounds Unpacking When unpacking check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number s...

Page 9: ...tlet Valve 26 of the Air Compressor See Figure A FIGURE A PRODUCT FEATURES Operating Instructions Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all tex...

Page 10: ...Turn the Power Switch 4 to its ON position to start the unit See Figure B When the Tank Air Pressure Gauge 35 reaches at least 125 PSI turn the air Pressure Controller 12 clockwise or counterclockwise...

Page 11: ...of the tool to its OFF position and unplug the tool from its electrical outlet before performing any inspection maintenance or cleaning procedures Damaged equipment can fail causing serious personal i...

Page 12: ...r Switch not operating properly Damaged Power Switch 1 Immediately disconnect Power Cord from its electrical outlet Do not use Compressor until a qualified service technician repairs Power Switch 1 PL...

Page 13: ...2 Pressure Controller 1 13 Screw 1 14 Washer 1 15 Bracket Support 3 16 Screw 3 17 Pressure Regulator Valve 3 18 Cover Bottom 1 19 Screw 1 Part Description Q ty 20 Wire Clip 1 21 Power Cord 1 22 Rubber...

Page 14: ...Page 14 SKU 96496 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM...

Page 15: ...of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states d...

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