• Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai • Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris AC30G_AC40G 2HP & 2.5HP Warning! Do not switch on for the first time without first filling with oil. 12/8/05, 4:48 PM AC30G/AC40G 050812 ED5 JJ...
Contents Warranty Warning labels explained Introduction Environmental protection Description of symbols Specifications General safety instructions Additional safety rules for air compressors Contents of carton Know your product Unpacking Assembly Pre-start routine To start & stop the compressor Operation Troubleshooting Maintenance General inspection Cleaning Power cord maintenance...
Warning labels explained On the tank of your air compressor you will notice various warnings about the operation of the compressor. These warnings and the procedures associated with them are explained fully in this manual on the following pages. Please take note of these. They are important for your safety and that of others in the vicinity.
General safety instructions To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this Manual and must be informed about its potential hazards.
17. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate a power tool when you are tired. 18. Check for damaged parts. Before using a tool, check that there are no damaged parts. If a part is slightly damaged, carefully determine if it will operate properly and perform its intended function.
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Carefully check the effectiveness of any respirator mask you intend using. • Always wear safety goggles or glasses when using the air compressor. Never point the nozzle of an accessory towards any part of your body or towards another person. •...
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk factors. The following hazards may arise in connection with the tool’s construction and design: • Damage to the lungs if an effective breathing mask is not worn.
WARNING. The air compressor must be filled with oil before first use. To prevent possible spillage of oil during transport, the compressor oil is supplied in a separate container. It must be added to the compressor before turning the compressor on.
Air filter WARNING. The air filter must be added before first use. Failure to fit the air filter will damage the compressor and will void the warranty. 1. Remove the plastic air filter plug from the head of the compressor. 2.
4. To stop the compressor, push the On/Off switch down. Operation 1. The pressure in the tank is controlled by the action of the pressure switch located under the pressure switch cover (2). When the set maximum pressure is reached the pressure switch activates and the motor is switched off.
7. Take care when discharging air from the tank, i.e. from the safety valve, the drain cock or the air outlet. Compressed air can be extremely dangerous. Take care the discharge air does not cause dust, stones or any other foreign particles to be blown through the air and that the air is discharged in a safe manner.
Trouble Insufficient pressure or decreased outlet capacity Excessive oil consumption Maintenance 1. After the first 10 hours of working, empty the crank case of oil and refill with clean oil by removing the crank case oil plug (left hand side of the crank case at the bottom) NOTE.
5. Check daily the operation of the safety valve. This check should be performed when the tank contains close to max pressure in the tank. To check the valve, pressurise the tank, and pull the ring OUTWARDS on the safety valve. Air should discharge from the valve.
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Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual before using this product. Before returning this product for a Warranty Claim or any other reason Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand) When you make your call, please have the following information at hand: •...