Know Your Product; Using The Air Compressor; Operation - Ryobi R18AC Original Instructions Manual

working zones.
– Wear ear protection.
The gas from air compressor can propel dirt, chips,
–
when operating different tools.

KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

See page 195.
1. Hose wrap brackets
2. Quick connect coupler
3.
Tank pressure gauge
5. Pressure regulator knob
6.
7. Carrying handle
8. Safety valve
9.
10. Battery pack
11. Drain valve
12.
UNPACKING
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully
inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate the
product until the parts are replaced. Use of the product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify the product or create
accessories not recommended for use with the product.
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
product when assembling parts.

OPERATION

PREPARATION
Attaching/disconnecting an air hose
See page 196.
NOTE: For operation using pressures above 7 bar,
4 | English
e.g., wire rope.
1.
and the battery pack is disconnected.
2. Pull the pressure regulator knob outward to enable
counterclockwise.
3. Confirm that the outlet pressure is at zero (0) bar.
sure to push the connector fully into the coupler until
the sleeve on the coupler springs forward to lock the
connector in place.
To disconnect an air hose or an air tool:
1. Pull the pressure regulator knob outward to enable
counterclockwise.
2. Confirm that the outlet pressure is at zero (0) bar.
3.
Connecting/removing a battery pack
1.
2. Insert a battery pack into the battery port.
3. Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured in the
product before beginning operation.
Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.
5. For complete charging instructions, see the operator's
manuals for your battery pack and charger.

USING THE AIR COMPRESSOR

DANGER
Do not disassemble tank drain valves or safety valve
tank. Failure to depressurise the air tank could result in
WARNING
Always wear eye protection with side shields. Failure to
WARNING
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of the product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
WARNING
Do not attach any tools to the open end of the hose until
start-up has been completed.