Craftsman 919.724110, Owner'S Manual

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D24483

The portable air compressor is
equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with an appropriate
grounding plug (see following
illustrations).  The plug must be used
with an outlet that has been installed
and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances. 

1.

The cord set and plug with this
unit contains a grounding pin.
This plug MUST be used with a
grounded outlet. 

IMPORTANT:

The outlet being used

must be installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and
ordinances. 

2.

Make sure the outlet being used
has the same configuration as
the grounded plug. 

DO NOT

USE AN ADAPTER. 

See

illustration.

3.

Inspect the plug and cord before
each use.  Do not use if there are
signs of damage.

4.

If these grounding instructions
are not completely understood,
or if in doubt as to whether the
compressor is properly
grounded, have the installation
checked by a qualified
electrician.

IMPROPER
GROUNDING CAN

RESULT IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

Do not modify the plug provided. If
it does not fit the available outlet, a
correct outlet should be installed
by a qualified electrician.

Repairs to the cord set or plug
MUST be made by a qualified
electrician.

Grounding Pin

Grounded
Outlets 

Plug

Extension Cords

Use extra air hose instead of an
extension cord to avoid voltage drop
and power loss to the motor, and to
prevent overheating.

If an extension cord must be used, be
sure it is:

•

a 3-wire extension cord that has
a 3-blade grounding plug, and a
3-slot receptacle that will accept
the plug on the product

•

in good condition

•

no longer than 50 feet

•

14 gauge (AWG) or larger.  (Wire
size increases as gauge number
decreases.  12 AWG and 10
AWG may also be used.  DO
NOT USE 16 OR 18 AWG.)

Voltage and Circuit Protection

Refer to the Parts Manual for the
voltage and minimum branch circuit
requirements.

Certain air compressors can be
operated on a 15 amp circuit if the
following conditions are met. 

1.

Voltage supply through branch
circuit is 15 amps.

2.

Circuit is not used to supply any
other electrical needs (lights,
appliances, etc.).

3.

Extension cords comply with
specifications.

4.

Circuit is equipped with a 15
amp circuit breaker or 15 amp
time delay fuse. 

NOTE:

If

compressor is connected to a
circuit protected by fuses, use
only time delay fuses. Time delay
fuses should be marked “D” in
Canada and “T” in the US.

If any of the above conditions cannot
be met, or if operation of the
compressor repeatedly causes
interruption of the power, it may be
necessary to operate it from a 20
amp circuit. It is not necessary to
change the cord set.