Know Your Air Compressor; Description Of Operation - Porter-Cable C3101 Instruction Manual

OPERATION

Know Your Air Compressor

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with
the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future
reference.

Description of Operation

Become familiar with these controls before operating the unit.
On/Auto/Off Switch: Turn this switch "ON/AUTO" to provide automatic power
to the pressure switch and "OFF" to remove power at the end of each use.
Pressure Switch: The pressure switch automatically starts the motor when
the air tank pressure drops below the factory set "cut-in" pressure. It stops the
motor when the air tank pressure reaches the factory set "cut-out" pressure.
Safety Valve (not shown): If the pressure switch does not shut off the air
compressor at its "cut-out" pressure setting, the safety valve will protect against
high pressure by "popping out" at its factory set pressure (slightly higher than
the pressure switch "cut-out" setting).
Outlet Pressure Gauge: The outlet pressure gauge indicates the air pressure
available at the outlet side of the regulator. This pressure is controlled by the
regulator and is always less than or equal to the tank pressure.
Tank Pressure Gauge: The tank pressure gauge indicates the reserve air
pressure in the tank.
Regulator: Controls the air pressure shown on the outlet pressure gauge. Pull
the knob out and turn clockwise to increase pressure and counterclockwise to
decrease pressure. When the desired pressure is reached push knob in to lock
in place.
Universal Quick-Connect Body: The universal quick-connect body accepts
the three most popular styles of quick-connect plugs- Industrial, automotive
(Tru-flate), and ARO. One hand push-to-connect operation makes connections
simple and easy. The two quick connect bodies allow the use of two tools at the
same time.
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