Craftsman CMXECXM301 Instruction Manual page 10

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Before Each Start-Up Before Each Start-Up
1. Every day check the sight glass (15) to ensure that the 1. Every day check the sight glass (15) to ensure that the
level of oil in the pump is at the required level. level of oil in the pump is at the required level.
2. Move Auto/Off switch to "OFF". 2. Move Auto/Off switch to "OFF".
3. Close the drain valve. 3. Close the drain valve.
4. Visually inspect air lines and fittings for leaks. 4. Visually inspect air lines and fittings for leaks.
5. Check safety valve. See To Check Safety Valve 5. Check safety valve. See To Check Safety Valve
under Maintenance. under Maintenance.
6. Turn regulator knob (18) counterclockwise until fully 6. Turn regulator knob (18) counterclockwise until fully
closed. Ensure regulated pressure gauge reads 0 PSI closed. Ensure regulated pressure gauge reads 0 PSI
(0 kPa). (0 kPa).
7. Attach hose and accessories. 7. Attach hose and accessories.
WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. Firmly grasp WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. Firmly grasp
air hose in hand when installing or disconnecting
air hose in hand when installing or disconnecting
to prevent hose whip. to prevent hose whip.
Warning: Risk of unsafe operation. Do not use Warning: Risk of unsafe operation. Do not use
damaged or worn accessories. damaged or worn accessories.
NOTE: The hose or accessory will require a quick connect NOTE: The hose or accessory will require a quick connect
plug if the air outlet is equipped with a quick connect plug if the air outlet is equipped with a quick connect
socket. socket.
WARNING: Risk of bursting. Too much air pressure WARNING: Risk of bursting. Too much air pressure
causes a hazardous risk of bursting. Check the causes a hazardous risk of bursting. Check the
manufacturer's maximum pressure rating for air manufacturer's maximum pressure rating for air
tools and accessories. The regulator outlet tools and accessories. The regulator outlet
pressure must never exceed the maximum pressure must never exceed the maximum
pressure rating.
pressure rating.
NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Compressed air from the NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Compressed air from the
unit may contain water condensation and oil mist. Do not unit may contain water condensation and oil mist. Do not
spray unfiltered air at an item that could be damaged by spray unfiltered air at an item that could be damaged by
moisture. Some air tools and accessories may require filtered moisture. Some air tools and accessories may require filtered
air. Read the instructions for the air tools and accessories. air. Read the instructions for the air tools and accessories.
How to Start How to Start
1. Move the Auto/Off switch to "AUTO" and allow 1. Move the Auto/Off switch to "AUTO" and allow
tank pressure to build. Motor will stop when tank tank pressure to build. Motor will stop when tank
pressure reaches "cut-out" pressure. pressure reaches "cut-out" pressure.
2. Turn regulator knob (18) clockwise to increase pressure 2. Turn regulator knob (18) clockwise to increase pressure
and stop when desired pressure is reached. and stop when desired pressure is reached.
IMPORTANT: When using a regulator and other accessories IMPORTANT: When using a regulator and other accessories
refer to the manufacturer's instructions. refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. If any unusual WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. If any unusual
noise or vibration is noticed, stop the compressor
noise or vibration is noticed, stop the compressor
immediately and have it checked by a trained immediately and have it checked by a trained
service technician. service technician.
3. The compressor is ready for use. 3. The compressor is ready for use.
How to Shut Down How to Shut Down
1. Move Auto/Off switch to the "OFF" position.
1. Move Auto/Off switch to the "OFF" position.
NOTE: If finished using compressor, follow NOTE: If finished using compressor, follow
steps 2 - 5. steps 2 - 5.
2. Drain the air tank, see Draining Air Tank under 2. Drain the air tank, see Draining Air Tank under
Maintenance. Ensure air tank pressure gauge reads Maintenance. Ensure air tank pressure gauge reads
0 PSI (0 kPa). 0 PSI (0 kPa).
3. Remove hose and accessory.
3. Remove hose and accessory.
4. Allow the compressor to cool down. 4. Allow the compressor to cool down.
5. Wipe air compressor clean and store in a safe, 5. Wipe air compressor clean and store in a safe,
non-freezing area. non-freezing area.
WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. Firmly grasp WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. Firmly grasp
air hose in hand when installing or disconnecting air hose in hand when installing or disconnecting
to prevent hose whip.
to prevent hose whip.
WARNING: Risk of bursting. Drain air tank daily. WARNING: Risk of bursting. Drain air tank daily.
Water will condense in air tank. If not drained, Water will condense in air tank. If not drained,
water will corrode and weaken the air tank water will corrode and weaken the air tank
causing a risk of air tank rupture. causing a risk of air tank rupture.
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