Before Each Start-Up; How To Start; Customer Responsibilities; Maintenance - Porter-Cable C3001 Instruction Manual

Before Each Start-Up:

1. Place On/Auto/Off lever to
"OFF".
2. Pull the regulator knob out and
turn counterclockwise to set the
outlet pressure to zero.
3. Attach hose and accessories.
NOTE: The hose or accessory will
require a quick connect plug if the air
outlet is equipped with a quick
connect socket.
Risk of Bursting.
Too much air
pressure causes a hazardous risk
of bursting. Check the
manufacturer's maximum pressure
rating for air tools and accessories.
The regulator outlet pressure must
never exceed the maximum
pressure rating.

Customer Responsibilities

Check Safety Valve
Drain Tank
automatically when
power is on. When performing
maintenance, you may be exposed
to voltage sources, compressed
air, or moving parts. Personal
injuries can occur. Before
performing any maintenance or
repair, disconnect power source
from the compressor and bleed off
all air pressure.
NOTE: See "Operation" section for
the location of controls.

MAINTENANCE

Before
each
use
Unit cycles

How to Start:

1. Turn the On/Auto/Off lever to
"ON/AUTO" and allow tank
pressure to build. Motor will stop
when tank pressure reaches
"cut-out" pressure.
2. Pull the regulator knob out and
turn clockwise to increase
pressure. When the desired
pressure is reached push knob in
to lock in place.
The compressor is ready for use.
Daily or
after
each
use
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To Check Safety Valve
properly, over-pressurization may
occur, causing air tank rupture or
an explosion.
1. Before starting compressor, 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.
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If the safety valve
does not work
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