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Brought To You By Augusta Flint COMPRESSOR MOTOR 5 HP Model 03068 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ® 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our Web site at: http://www.harborfreight.com ® Copyright⇑ 2003 by Harbor Freight Tools . All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. SKU 03068 PAGE 2 REV 02/04 REV 09/04...
Do not use a power tool while tired or under the influ- ence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operat- ing power tools may result in serious personal injury. SKU 03068 PAGE 3...
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Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with a sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to control. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until repaired. SKU 03068 PAGE 4...
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” terminal. (See Figure A.) SKU 03068 PAGE 5...
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard Association, and the National Electrical Code. (See Figure B.) Double insulated tools may be used in either of the 120 volt outlets shown in the following illustration. (See Figure B.) FIGURE B SKU 03068 PAGE 6...
2.1 – 3.4 3.5 – 5.0 5.1 – 7.0 7.1 – 12.0 12.1 – 16.0 16.1 – 20.0 * Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five volts at 150% of the rated amperes. FIGURE C SKU 03068 PAGE 7...
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Brought To You By Augusta Flint FIGURE D SYMBOLOGY Double Insulated Canadian Standards Association Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Volts Alternating Current Amperes No Load Revolutions xxxx/min. per Minute (RPM) SKU 03068 PAGE 8...
Do not use this product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not attempt to use this product. SKU 03068 PAGE 9...
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When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List on page 14 are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. SKU 03068 PAGE 10...
With a phillips screwdriver, remove the Screw (part #31) and remove the Switch Board Cover (part #30) to expose the six number/color coded wires in the Compressor Motor. (See Figure E.) OVERLOAD SWITCH BUTTON COVER (#12) SHAFT (#5) SCREW (#31) SWITCH BOARD COVER (#30) FIGURE E SKU 03068 PAGE 11...
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Depending on the shaft rotation desired, refer to the following chart for wiring instructions. (See Figure F.) 230 VOLT COUNTERCLOCKWISE SHAFT ROTATION TO POWER TO POWER CORD (HOT) CORD (HOT) CLOCKWISE SHAFT ROTATION TO POWER TO POWER CORD (HOT) CORD (HOT) FIGURE F SKU 03068 PAGE 12 REV 09/04...
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Overload Switch’s Button Cover (part #12) once. (See Figure E.) When finished using the Compressor Motor, grasp the Power Cord’s Plug when disconnecting from the electrical outlet. Do not pull on the Power Cord . SKU 03068 PAGE 13...
MENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. SKU 03068 PAGE 15...