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G8694/G8695/G8889 Air Compressors
Preparing For Use
Before using your Grizzly Air Compressor, follow
these steps before the first use:
1.
Remove all packing materials and any pro-
tective plastic plugs from the cylinder head
or oil plug.
2.
Be sure the air filter is attached to the side
of the cylinder head.
3.
Check the oil level in the motor crankcase.
For the G8694 and G8889 the oil is
checked by removing the filler cap and
checking to make sure the oil level is
between the two marks on the end of the
dipstick. For the G8695 the oil can be
checked using the clear plastic sight gauge.
The oil level should be close to the center
of the gauge.
See Figure 2.
Operating this equipment has the potential
to propel debris into the air which can
cause eye injury. Always wear safety glass-
es or goggles when operating equipment.
Everyday glasses or reading glasses only
have impact resistant lenses, they are not
safety glasses. Be certain the safety glass-
es you wear meet the appropriate stan-
dards of the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI).
Operating this equipment has the potential
for hearing damage to occur, especially if
operated for a long period of time. Use
ANSI (American National Standards
Institute) approved ear muff or ear plugs
when using this equipment. Always wear
proper hearing protection, cotton balls or
tissue paper in the ear canal do not provide
adequate noise reduction.
Fig 2.
G8695 oil level indicator.
4.
Make sure drain valve(s) on the air tanks is
closed.
5.
Make sure the power switch is in the OFF
position, fully pushed in. Connect the power
cord(s) to a properly protected power
source.
NOTICE
The machine should never be run without a
full oil reservoir. The oil provides lubrica-
tion to the cylinder rings which deliver the
compressed air. Severe damage to the
internal parts can occur if there is not ade-
quate oil flow. Check the oil level frequent-
ly, and change the oil on a regular sched-
ule.
Proper Oil Level
