Craftsman 218.10012 Operator's Manual page 7

Installation
Location of the Air Compressor
The air compressor should always be located
in a clean, dry and well-ventilated
environment. The unit should have at
minimum, 12 inches of space on each side.
The air filter intake should be free of any
debris or obstructions. Check the air filter on
a daily basis to make sure it is clean and in
working order.
Grounding Instructions
This product must be grounded. In the event
of an electrical short circuit, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing
an escape wire for the electric current. This
product is equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with an appropriate grounding
plug. (See figure below.) The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances. Check with a qualified
electrician or service personnel if these
instructions are not completely understood or
if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly
grounded.
Plug
Grounded
Outlet
Grounding Pin
WARNING!
Improper installation of the grounding plug will
result in a risk of electric shock. If repair or
replacement of the cord or plug is necessary, do
not connect the grounding wire to either flat
blade terminal. The wire with insulation having
an outer surface that is green with or without
yellow stripes is the grounding wire. Check
with a qualified electrician or serviceman if the
grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if in doubt as to whether the
product is properly grounded. Do not modify the
plug provided; if it will not fit the outlet, have the
proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
This product is for use on a circuit having a
nominal rating of 120 Volts and is factory-
equipped with a specific electric cord and plug
to permit connection to a proper electric circuit.
Make sure that the product is connected to an
outlet having the same configuration as the
plug. No adapter should be used with this
product. If the product must be reconnected
for use on a different type of electric circuit,
qualified service personnel should make the
reconnection.
Extension Cords
Use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a
3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot
receptacle that will accept the plug on the
product. Make sure your extension
cord is in good condition. When using an
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your product will
draw. Cords must not exceed 25 feet and #
12 AWG must be used. An undersized cord
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating.
Break-In Procedures
No break-in procedure is required by the
user. This product is factory tested to
ensure proper operation and performance.
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