important saFetY instrUctions risk oF explosion or Fire How to preVent it wHat can Happen Always operate the compressor in a well ventilated area free of It is normal for electrical contacts within the motor and pressure combustible materials, gasoline or solvent vapors. If spraying switch to spark.
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& electrical inFormation speciFications model......................................8488C Voltage......................................120V Horsepower ....................................2.5 HP amperage ......................................13A rpm (no load speed) ..................................3400 phase ........................................1 Hertz ......................................60Hz operating pressure ............................115 PSI (Max 125 PSI) cFm @ 40 psi....................................5.0 cFm @ 90 psi....................................4.0 tank size ..................................2 x 2.5 Gallon warning ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
assemblY & operation controls assemblY oF tHe air compressor Your compressor comes almost completely assembled. 1) Install the muffler (A) Fig.3 to the cylinder cover (B) by screwing it into place as shown. 2) Remove the plastic cap (A) Fig.4 and replace it with the oil breather cap (B) by screwing it into place as shown. FigUre 5 FigUre 4 FigUre 3...
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operation controls & break-in proceDUres cooling sYstem. This compressor contains an advanced design cooling system. The cooling system is working when air is being expelled. saFetY ValVe (a) Fig. 8. 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”...
operation, maintenance & storage operating proceDUres preparation for use: 1) Before attaching air hose or any accessory, make sure the pressure switch lever is set to “OFF” and the pressure regulator is closed. 2) Install air hose male coupler into one of the female quick connects (D) Fig.6 on the air compressor, to do this, push quick connect collar backwards and hold it in this position.
Drain crankcase and fill to proper level Compressor overheated Air pressure regulated too high Restricted air filter Replace filter parts Diagram & parts lists Refer to the Parts section of the King Canada web site for the most updated parts diagram and parts list.