Care And Maintenance - Kobalt LK20175 Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when
blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
WARNING:
Always release all pressure, disconnect from power supply, and allow unit to cool to the touch before
cleaning or making repairs on the air compressor.
General maintenance
• Humidity in the air causes condensation to form in the air tank. This condensation should be drained
daily and/or every hour, using the instructions found in Draining the Tank.
• The safety valve automatically releases air if the air receiver pressure exceeds the preset maximum.
Check the safety valve before each use following the instructions found in Checking the Safety
Valve.
• Inspect the tank yearly for rust, pin holes, or other imperfections that could cause it to become
unsafe.
• Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from
various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove
dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come
in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in
serious personal injury. Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wall-board, spackling compounds,
or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips
and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not
recommend using this tool for extended work on these type of materials. However, if you do work with
any of these materials, it is extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air.
Lubrication
• All the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life
of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication of the bearings is
required.
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