Porter-Cable CPL55GH8W, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations PORTER CRBLEo PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS The Model and Serial No plate is located o...

Page 2: ...RUCTIONS This product is not equipped with a spark arresting muffler If the product will be used around flammable materials or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops forest brush gr...

Page 3: ...NJURY WHAT CAN HAPPEN 1 FAILURE TO PROPERLY DRAIN CONDENSED WATER FROM THE TANK CAUSING RUST AND THINNING OF THE STEEL TANK 2 MODIFICATIONS OR A_IEMPTED REPAIRS TO THE TANK 3 UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION...

Page 4: ...AREA AVOID ENCLOSED AREAS SLiCH S GARAGES BASEMENTS STORAGE SHEDS WHICH LACK A STEADY EXCHANGE Of AIR KEEP CHILDREN PETS AND OTHERS A_ AY FROM AREA OF OPERATION NEVER INHALE AIR PROM THE COMPRESSOR EI...

Page 5: ...T ALWAYS OPERATE COMPRESSOR IN A STABLE SECURE POSITION TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL MOVEMENT OF THE UNIT NEVER OPERATE COMPRESSOR ON A ROOF OR OTHER ELEVATED POSITION USE ADDITIONAL AIR HOSE TO REACH HIGH L...

Page 6: ...to a pre determined point the unloader valve closes The tank pressure will now increase until it reaches the unloader blow oft pressure Code Certification Products that bear one or more of the follow...

Page 7: ...e El Fig 1 The tank pressure gauge indicates the reserve a_r pressure in the tank Regulator F Fig 1 Controls the air pressure shown on the outlet pressure gauge Puff the knob out and turn clockwise to...

Page 8: ...es adjacent to the holes where shipping skid was attached C Insert one of the 1 4 20 x 3 4 bolts P from the hardware package and using a 3 8 socket wrench not furnished tighten firmly D Repeat A throu...

Page 9: ...UEL OUTDOORS PREFERABLY OR ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS DO NOT REFUEL OR CHECK GASOLINE LEVEL WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING DO NOT STORE SPILL OR USE GASOLINE NEAR AN OPEN FLAME A SOURCE OF SPARKS SUCH...

Page 10: ...fair If piping _s ovel 00 feet long use the next larger size Bury underground I_nes below the frost fine and avoid i ockets where condensation cam 9lather L_nd freeze Apply pressu_eto hn _s befofd un...

Page 11: ...w air to build pressure in the air tanks 12 When the air tanks are pressurized the tank pressure gauge wil indicate the pressure available in the air tanks and the gasoline engine will reduce its spee...

Page 12: ...gs and piping for air leaks Even minor leaks can cause the air compressor to overwork resulting In premature breakdown or unsatisfactory performance 8 Check for any unusual vibration and no se 9 Check...

Page 13: ...ditions under which your air compressor is used The modifications will depend upon the hours of operation and the working environment An air compressor in an extremely dirty and or hostile environment...

Page 14: ...CAN OCCUR AND CAUSE AIR TANK RUPTURE OR EXPLOSION DAILY PULL THE RING ON THE SAFETY VALVE AND MAKE SURE IT OPERATES FREELY IF THE VALVE IS STUCK OR DOES NOT OPERATE SMOOTHLY IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH T...

Page 15: ...s on the engine pulley and Fig 9 flywheel Slide the engine back into its regular position Line the engine up with the mark made earlier on saddle Belt Tension Adjustment 1 Slide the engine back into i...

Page 16: ...If they are not loosen the setscrew of the engine drive pulley and equalize B1 and B2 using care not to disturb the belt alignment performed _n step 2 8 Retighten the engine drive pulley setscrew to 7...

Page 17: ...remove the cylinder head and valve plate MANY SOLVENTS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND A HEALTH HAZARD IF INHALED ALWAYS OBSERVE THE SOLVENT MANUFACTURER S SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS 4 Clean carbon de...

Page 18: ...d from the tank until tank pressure _sapproximately 20 psi Release safety valve ring 6 Drain water from air tank by opening drain cock valve on bottom of tank WATER WILL CONDENSE IN THE AIR TANK IF NO...

Page 19: ...TIGHTEN Continuous air leak Defective unloader valve Turn off engine move unloader at unloader valve valve to the open position Figure 4 If air leaks out of tank through unloader valve replace unload...

Page 20: ...itch to the ON position Fill the tank with gas Re set the choke Remember a warm engine requires less choking than a cold engine Ad ust the fuel mixture Open the outlet valve and reduce tank pressure t...

Page 21: ...gs See Air Leaks Section of Troubleshooting Guide Damaged regulator Replace regulator i Belt is too Loose or tight I Adjust belt tension per instructions urlder Belt Tension Adjustments section of thi...

Page 22: ...spray painting PLUMBING COMPONENTS CONNECTORS Connects components that have similar NPT threads Male or Female I ADAPTERS Combines components that have different NPT threads Male or Female 360 o SWIV...

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Page 24: ...contaminants Expendable items that become worn during normal use such as drain valves fuses filters belts air cleaners spark plugs engine oil and pump oil Cosmetic defects that do not interfere with...