Porter-Cable PXCM201, Instruction Manual

6- ENG 

BASIC AIR COMPRESSOR COMPONENTS

The basic components of the air compressor are the electric motor, pump, 
pressure switch and tank (see 

Fig. 1

).

The 

electric motor

 (see 

A

) powers the pump. The electric motor is equipped 

with an 

overload protector

 to help prevent possible motor burnout. If the motor 

becomes overheated, the overload protector will shut it down. Should this 
occur, allow the motor to cool for 10-15 minutes, then press (never force) the 
motor reset switch to restart the motor.

The 

pump

 (see 

B

) compresses the 

air and discharges it into the tank. 

The 

tank

 (see 

C

) stores the 

compressed air. 

The 

pressure switch

 (see 

D

) shuts 

down the motor and relieves air 
pressure in the pump and transfer 
tube when the air pressure in the 
tank reaches the kick–out pressure. 
As compressed air is used and 
the pressure level in the tank 
drops to the kick–in pressure, the 
pressure switch restarts the motor 
automatically, without warning and 
the pump resumes compressing air.

The 

air line outlet 

(see

 E

). Connect 1/4” NPT air hose to this outlet.

Fig. 1



WARNING

SPECIFICATION CHART

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:

 This product contains chemicals 

known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and/or 

reproductive harm.

MODEL NO.

RUNNING

H.P.

TANK 

CAPACITY

GALLONS

VOLTAGE/

AMPS/

PHASE

KICK-IN

PRESSURE

KICK-OUT

PRESSURE

 PXCM201

1.6

20 (75,7)

120

15

1

105

(7,24 bar)

135

(9,31 bar)

6. Protect the air hose from damage and puncture. Inspect it weekly for weak or worn 
spots, and replace it if necessary. 

7. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not the unit expose to rain. Store it indoors.

A

B

C

D

E