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OILLESS AIR COMPRESSOR
155 PSI - 26 GALLON
SEt uP ANd OPERAtING INStRuCtIONS
CAutION
Your Warranty is voided if:
You drop the Air Compressor.
Always transport the Air Compressor
using its Handle and Wheels.
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight tools
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE tHIS MANuAL.
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For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Model
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
96496
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- Page 1 OILLESS AIR COMPRESSOR 155 PSI - 26 GALLON Model 96496 SEt uP ANd OPERAtING INStRuCtIONS CAutION Your Warranty is voided if: You drop the Air Compressor. Always transport the Air Compressor using its Handle and Wheels. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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Page 2: Important Safety Information
SAVE tHIS MANuAL Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). -
Page 3: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFEtY RuLES WARNING! Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool. SAVe THeSe iNSTRUCTiONS Work area safety Keep work area clean and well lit. -
Page 4: Specific Safety Rules
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. - Page 5 CAutION: Your Warranty is voided if you drop the Air Compressor. Always transport the Air Compressor using its Handle and Wheels. dANGER! This Air Compressor is NOT equipped and should not be used “as-is” to supply breathing air. For any application of air for human consumption, you must fit the Air Compressor with suitable in-line safety and alarm equipment (not included).
- Page 6 Never stand on the Air Compressor. Serious injury could result if the Compressor is tipped. Never leave the Air Compressor unattended when it is plugged in and running. Turn off the Compressor, and unplug the unit before leaving. Do not allow children and other unauthorized people to handle or play with the Air Compressor.
- Page 7 resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk of electric shock. (See 3-Prong Plug and Outlet, next page) The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the cord to the grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the only wire connected to the tool’s grounding system and must never be attached to an electrically “live”...
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Page 8: Specifications
SPECIFICAtIONS 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 13 Amps (Running) 4 HP Motor (Peak) / 100 Watts (Running) / 13000 Motor RPM Motor Thermal Protection Shut-Off: 266 Degrees Fahrenheit Electrical Requirements Thermal Protection Reset: Present (1 Amp Circuit Breaker Used) Power Cord: 16 AWG x 3C / 6’... -
Page 9: Product Features
To extend the life of your tools and equipment, it is recommended that you install an oiler and water filter in-line with the Air Outlet Valve (26) of the Air Compressor. (See Figure A) FIGuRE A PROduCt FEAtuRES Power Switch (4) Safety Valve (34) Tank Output Air Pressure Gauge... -
Page 10: General Operating Instructions
General Operating Instructions Pull on the Safety Valve (34) to make sure it moves freely. (See Figure b, previous page) Check to make sure the Air Tank’s Drain Valve (31), located at the bottom of the Air Tank (29), is fully closed. (See Figure C) Air Tank (26) Drain Valve (31) If the recommended water filter/regulator/oiler setup is implmented. -
Page 11: Maintenance And Servicing
Switch to its “OFF” position. Wait until the Motor cools. Press the Overload Protector (3) button. Then restart the Air Compressor. To stop the Air Compressor, turn the Power Switch (2) to its “OFF” position. Then unplug the Compressor from its electrical outlet. (See Figure b) Pull the Safety Valve (20) to release any remaining air pressure from the Air Tank (29). -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
tROubLESHOOtING Problem Possible Causes Probable Solutions Air Compressor will No power at outlet. Check power at outlet. not start. Cord not connected. Check that cord is plugged in. Air Tank maximum air pressure Wait until Air Tank air pressure falls of 1 PSi has been reached. -
Page 13: Parts List
PARtS LISt Part description Q’ty Part description Q’ty Screw Wire Clip Tool Box Cover Power Cord Overload Protector Rubber Tube Power Switch Clip Upper Cover Handle Screw Screw Cord Holder Air Tank Motor Assy. Wheel Tube Washer Air Outlet Valve Split Pin Copper Tube Rubber Foot... -
Page 14: Assembly Diagram
ASSEMbLY dIAGRAM SKU 96496 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 14... -
Page 15: Limited 1 Year / 90 Day Warranty
LIMItEd 1 YEAR / 90 dAY WARRANtY Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of one year from date of purchase that the tank is free of defects in materials and workmanship (90 days if used by a professional contractor or if used as rental equipment).