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SKU 96496

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.

Never stand on the Air Compressor.  Serious injury could result if the Compressor 

is tipped.
Never leave the Air Compressor unattended when it is plugged in and running.  

Turn off the Compressor, and unplug the unit before leaving.
Do not allow children and other unauthorized people to handle or play with the Air 

Compressor.
Do not modify the factory set pressure shutoff or startup switches.   This tool will 

do the work better and safer at the speed and capacity for which it was designed.
Avoid body contact with oils and lubricants used in the Compressor.  if 

swallowed, seek medical treatment immediately.  For skin contact, immediately 

wash with soap and water.  For eye contact, immediately flush eyes with clean 

water.

WARNING:

  The brass components of this product contain lead, a chemical 

known to the State of California to cause birth defects (or other reproductive 

harm). (California Health & Safety code § 2249., 

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 common sense and caution are factors which 

cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

SAVE tHESE INStRuCtIONS.

GROuNdING

                        Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in           

                        electric shock.

                        Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to    

                        whether the outlet is properly grounded.  do not modify the         

                        power cord plug provided with the tool.  Never remove the      

                        grounding prong from the plug.  do not use the tool if the  

                        power cord or plug is damaged.  If damaged, have it repaired  

                        by a service facility before use.  If the plug will not fit the out- 

                        let, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

 

Grounded tools: tools with three Prong Plugs

Tools marked with “Grounding Required” have a three wire cord and three prong 

grounding plug.  The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet.  if 

the tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low 

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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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