NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to its application DO NOT use the tool until you have written Porter-Cable and we have advised you. CAUTION indicates a potentially...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont’d) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE WHAT CAN HAPPEN IT IS NORMAL FOR ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WITHIN THE MOTOR AND PRESSURE SWITCH TO SPARK.
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SOLVENTS, PAINT REMOVER, INSECTICIDES, WEED KILLERS, CONTAIN HARMFUL VAPORS AND POISONS. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHAT CAN HAPPEN YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR IS POWERED BY ELECTRICITY. LIKE ANY OTHER ELECTRICALLY POWERED DEVICE, IF IT IS NOT USED PROPERLY IT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK. REPAIRS...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont’d) RISK FROM MOVING PARTS WHAT CAN HAPPEN MOVING PARTS SUCH AS THE PULLEY, FLYWHEEL, AND BELT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF THEY COME INTO CONTACT WITH YOU OR YOUR CLOTHING. ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE COMPRESSOR WITH DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS OR ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR COMPRESSOR WITH PROTECTIVE SHROUDS REMOVED CAN EXPOSE YOU TO MOVING PARTS AND CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS...
Safety. DUTY CYCLE Porter-Cable air compressors should be operated on not more than a 50% duty cycle. This means an air compressor that pumps air more than 50% of one hour is considered misuse, because the air compressor is undersized for the required air demand.
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION Compressor Pump (A) Fig. 1: To compress air, the piston moves up and down in the cylinder. On the downstroke, air is drawn in through the intake valves. The exhaust valves remain closed. On the upstroke of the piston, air is compressed.
No air should be heard leaking when the motor is running, or continuous leaking after unit reaches cut-out pressure. Safety Valve (K) Fig. 3: If the pressure switch does not shut off the air compressor at its cutout pressure setting, the safety valve will protect against high pressure by “popping out”...
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The air compressor is equipped with a cord having a grounded wire with an appropriate grounding plug. The plug must be used with an outlet that has been installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. The outlet must have the same configuration as the plug.
5. Open the regulator by turning it clockwise. Adjust the regulator to the correct pressure setting. The compressor is ready for use. 6. Always operate the air compressor in well ventilated areas, free of gasoline or other solvent vapors. Do not operate the compressor near the spray area.
All quality tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. These operations should ONLY be performed by either an AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or a PORTER- CABLE SERVICE CENTER. All repairs made by these agencies are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship.
90 Day – Service parts Engine warranties are the responsibility of the engine manufacturer. Warranties of merchandise sold by Porter-Cable which has been manufactured by and identified as the product of another company are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product.
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