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KNOW YOUR PRODUCT 12V AIR COMPRESSOR • 145PSI MAX PRESSURE • 160L/MIN MAX AIR DELIVERY • QUICK RELEASE NITTO STYLE FITTING • LIGHTWEIGHT PORTABLE DESIGN INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing a Full Boar 12V 160L/M Air Compressor. Your 12V Air Compressor has been designed to inflate products up to 145 psi and is ideal for camping, sports and 4WD applications. ELECTRICAL SAFETY Read and understand the manual prior to operating this tool.
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term ‘Power Tool’ in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains operated (corded) power tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool.
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
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AIR COMPRESSOR SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! Before connecting a tool to a power source (mains switch, power point, receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure that the voltage supply is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool. A power source with a voltage greater than that specified for the tool can result in serious injury to the user, as well as damage to the tool.
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AIR COMPRESSOR SAFETY WARNINGS injury resulting from such cases of misuse. The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made to the tool nor for any damage resulting from such changes. 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 tools construction and design: ¥...
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ASSEMBLY KNOW YOUR PRODUCT WARNING! Ensure the tool is turned off and disconnected from the power supply before performing any of the following operations. Pre-Setup Checks Examine the machine for signs of transit damage. If there are any signs of damage, please contact the Customer Support on: Australia 1800 951 371 New Zealand 0800 647 840...
ASSEMBLY WARNING! Ensure you have a firm grip on the air hose when disconnecting it from the air compressor, as pressurised air in the tank may cause it to whip around and inflict injury or damage. Disconnecting Air Tools 1. To remove an air tool from the unit, retract the sleeve on the female Nitto fitting and disconnect the air hose from the air compressor.
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR PRODUCT Starting The Compressor Before attaching the air compressor’s power cord to a 12V power source, check to make sure the On/Off switch is in the Off position. Ensure the compressor is in an upright position. 1. Attach the positive battery clamp to (Red) to the positive terminal of the battery. 2.
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KNOW YOUR PRODUCT CONTROLS WARNING! Do not leave the compressor unattended while the On/Off Switch is in the ‘On’ position. Switching The Compressor On/Off 1. To switch the compressor on, push the rocker switch into the ON position. The compressor should turn on and air will begin to flow.
OPERATION Shutting Down The Compressor Do not turn the air compressor off by disconnecting it from the power source as it may result in damage to the motor. 1. Turn the compressor off by pushing the power switch to the Off position. 2.
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MAINTENANCE WARNING! Before cleaning your air compressor or carrying out any maintenance procedure, make sure that it is disconnected from the power supply to prevent accidental starting. Cleaning 1. Keep the safety devices free of dirt and dust as much as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Suggested Solution The compressor does No power supply Check the power supply, the power cord and the battery not start connections Outside temperature is too Never operate with an outside temperature of below 5¼ Battery Is flat Turn the vehicle on and charge the battery Motor is overheated...
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS Volts Hertz Alternating current Watts Revolutions or /min No load speed reciprocation per minute Electrical Emissions Warning Conformity (EMC) Read instruction manual Sound power level Wear hearing protection Beware of electrical voltage No protection against ingress Beware of hot parts.
WARRANTY YOUR WARRANTY FORM SHOULD BE RETAINED BY YOU AT ALL TIMES. IN ORDER TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS WARRANTY YOU MUST RETURN THE PRODUCT TO YOUR NEAREST BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE (see www.bunnings.com.au or www.bunnings.co.nz for store locations) WITH YOUR BUNNINGS REGISTER RECEIPT. PRIOR TO RETURNING YOUR PRODUCT FOR WARRANTY PLEASE TELEPHONE OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE HELPLINE: Australia 1800 951 371 New Zealand 0800 647 840...
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