Craftsman 919.152120, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...uidelines Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustments Troubleshooting Espa_ol CAUTION Read the Safety Guidelines and All Instructions Carefully Before Operating Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60170 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman D21850 Rev 0 10 18 00 ...

Page 2: ...G GUIDE f4 15 ESPAI_IOL 16 29 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Back Cover FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY AIR COMPRESSOR If this air compressor fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS REPAIR CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND SEARS WILL REPAIR IT FREE OF CHARGE If purchased from Orchard Supply Hardware return to the nearest Orc...

Page 3: ...D PRESSURE SWITCH TO SPARK IF ELECTRICAL SPARKS FROM COMPRESSOR COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE VAPORS THEY MAY IGNITE CAUSING FIRE OR EXPLOSION RESTRICTING ANY OF THE COMPRESSOR VENTILA TION OPENINGS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS OVERHEATING AND COULD CAUSE FIRE UNATTENDED OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAM AGE HOW TO PREVENT IT ALWAYS OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR IN A WELL...

Page 4: ...E TANK OR ITS AI ACHMENTS THE TANK IS DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND SPECIFIC OPER ATING PRESSURES NEVER MAKE ADJUSTMENTS OR PARTS SUBSTITUTIONS TO ALTER THE FACTORY SET OPERATING PRESSURES FOR ESSENTIAL CONTROL OF AIR PRESSURE YOU MUST INSTALL A PRESSURE REGULATOR AND PRES SURE GAUGE TO THE AIR OUTLET IF NOT EQUIPPED OF YOUR COMPRESSOR FOLLOW THE EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATION AND NEVER EXCEED THE...

Page 5: ... AGE AND ADEQUATE FUSE PROTECTION RISK TO BREATHING WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT THE COMPRESSED AIR DIRECTLY FROM YOUR COM PRESSOR IS NOT SAFE FOR BREATHING THE AIR STREAM MAY CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE TOXIC VAPORS OR SOLID PARTICLES FROM THE TANK BREATHING THESE CONTAMINANTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH SPRAYED MATERIALS SUCH AS PAINT PAINT SOL VENTS PAINT REMOVER INSECTICIDES WEED KILLER...

Page 6: ...AIRS REQUIRED ON THJS PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER PERSONNEL RISK OF FALLING WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT A PORTABLE COMPRESSOR CAN FALL FROM A TABLE ALWAYS OPERATE COMPRESSOR IN A STABLE WORKBENCH OR ROOF CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE SECURE POSITION TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL MOVE COMPRESSOR AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS MENT OF THE UNIT NEVER OPERATE COMPRESSOR INJURY OR DEATH...

Page 7: ... is turned on and begins to run air pressure in the air tank begins to build It builds to a certain high pres sure before the motor automatically shuts off pro tecting your air tank from pressure higher than its capacity The high pressure at which the motor shuts off is called cut out pressure Branch Circuit Circuit carrying electricity from elec trical panel to outlet This unit is capable of powe...

Page 8: ...etely understood or if in doubt as to whether the com pressor is properly grounded have the installation checked by a qualified electrician IMPROPER GROUNDING 3AN RESULT IN ELEC TRICAL SHOCK Do not modify the plug provided If it does not fit the available outlet a correct outlet should be installed by a qualified electri cian Repairs to the cord set or plug MUST be made by a qualified electrician ...

Page 9: ...out and turn clockwise to increase pressure and counterclockwise to decrease pressure When the desired pressure is reached push knob in to lock in place Drain Valve The drain valve is located at the base of the air tank and is used to drain condensa tion at the end of each use Cooling System not shown This compressor con tains an advanced design cooling system At the heart of this cooling system i...

Page 10: ...er to OFF position and close the drain valve clock wise 7 Move the On Auto Off lever to ON AUTO posi tion The air receiver will fill to cut out pressure and the motor will stop The compressor is now ready for use Before Each Start Up 1 Place On Auto Off lever to OFF 2 3 Pull regulator knob out turn counter clockwise until it stops Push knob in to lock in place Attach hose and accessories NOTE The ...

Page 11: ...rly over pressurization may occur causing air tank rupture or an explosion Before starting com pressor pull the ring on the safety valve to make sure that the safety valve operates freely If the valve is stuck or does not operate smoothly it must be replaced with the same type of valve To Drain Tank 1 Set the On Auto Oft lever to OFF 6 Valve Water will condense in the air tank If not drained water...

Page 12: ...nd quick connect from the regu lator 4 Remove the regulator Outlet Tube 5 Apply pipe sealant tape to the nipple on the standpipe 4 Loosen the nut on the outlet tube and move the outlet tube to the side 5 6 Unscrew the check valve turn counterclockwise using a socket wrench Make sure the valve disc moves freely inside the check valve and the spring holds the disc in the upper closed position The ch...

Page 13: ... Release safety valve ring 6 Drain water from air tank by opening drain valve on bottom of tank 7 Water will condense in the air tank If not drained water will corrode and weaken the air tank causing a risk of air tank rupture After the water has been drained close the drain or drain valve NOTE If drain valve is plugged release all air pres sure The valve can then be removed cleaned then reinstall...

Page 14: ...IGHTEN Air leaks at pressure switch Defective pressure switch release Contact a Trained Service release valve valve Technician Air leaks in air tank or at air tank Defective air tank Air tank must be replaced Do not welds repair the leak Pressure reading on the regulated pressure gauge drops when an accessory is used Do not drill into weld or otherwise modify air tank or it will weaken The tank ca...

Page 15: ...compressor Check and replace if required Remove and clean or replace Tighten fittings Check fuse box for blown fuse and replace as necessary Reset circuit breaker Do not use a fuse or circuit breaker with higher rating than that specified for your particular branch circuit Check for proper fuse You should use a time delay fuse Check for low voltage problem Check the extension cord Disconnect the o...

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