Operation; Breaking In The Pump; Applications; How To Use Your Air Compressor - Craftsman 107.16957 Operator's Manual

BREAKING IN THE PUMP
See figures 6 - 7.
Check and tighten all bolts, fittings, etc.
Turn the pressure regulator knob fully clockwise to open the
air flow.
Place the switch in the OFF (O) position and plug in the power
cord.
Open the drain valves completely.
Turn the air compress ON ( l ) and run the air compressor for
10 minutes to break in pump parts.
Place the switch in the OFF (O) position.
Close the drain valves.
Allow the unit to cool for 30 minutes.
On/Off
power
switch
Pressure
regulator
knob
Drain
valve

APPLICATIONS

Air compressors are utilized in a variety of air system applications.
Match hoses, connectors, air tools, and accessories to the
capabilities of the air compressor.
You may use this tool for purposes listed below:
Operating air powered tools requiring less than
4.3 SCFM @ 90 PSI or 6.1 SCFM @ 40 PSI.
Powering pneumatic nail guns, inflating tires, cleaning /
blowing with pressurized air.
HOW TO USE YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR
See figures 8 - 9.
WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict serious injury.

OPERATION

WARNING
glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure
to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes
resulting in possible serious injury.
CAUTION
otherwise contaminated. Using the air compressor in this type
of environment may cause damage to the unit.
Ensure the tank drain valve is closed (see fig. 8).
Ensure the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF (O) position and the
air compressor is unplugged (see fig. 8).
Ensure the pressure regulator knob is turned fully
counterclockwise (see fig. 8).
On/Off
power
switch
Quick
Pressure
coupler
regulator
knob
Fig. 6
Drain
valve
If not already installed, attach the hose to the compressor.
Connect the air powered tools to the air hose by inserting the
male quick-connect plug to the quick-coupler at the end of the
hose (see fig. 9).
Fig. 7
Fig. 9
WARNING
position and the regulator pressure gauge reads zero before
changing air tools or disconnecting the hose from the air outlet.
Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.
Connect the power cord to the power supply.
Turn the ON/OFF switch to the ON (I) position.
Rotate the pressure regulator knob to the desired line
pressure. Turning the knob clockwise increases air pressure
at the outlet; turning the knob counterclockwise reduces air
pressure at the outlet.
10
Always wear safety goggles or safety
Do not use in an environment that is dusty or
Hose with quick
coupler attached
Always ensure the switch is in the OFF (O)
Fig. 8
Pneumatic
tool
Male connector
fitting