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PROBLEM
CAUSE
Compressor
is not supply-
Compressor
is not large enough
ing enough
air to operate
for air requirement.
accessories.
Restricted
air intake filter.
I
Hole in hose.
Check
valve restricted.
Ai!!eaks
_ ..
Motor
will not run or restart
Present tank pressure
exceeds
i
pressure
switch
"cutqn"
pressure.
Regulator
knob continuous
air leak. Regulator
will not
shut off at air outlet.
Fuse blown,
c_rcuit breaker tripped
Motor overload protection switch
has tripped.
Possible defective motor or
capactior.
Paint spray on internal motor
parts.
Check
valve stuck
open,
putting
pressure
on head.
Pressure release valve on pressure
switch has not unloaded head
pressure.
Broken exhaust valve.
CORRECTION
Check the accessory air requirement.
If it is higher
than the SCFM or pressure supplied by your air
compressor, you need a larger compressor.
Clean or replace air intake filter. Do not operate
the air compressor in any paint spray or drywall
sanding area.
Check and replace if required.
Remove and clean, or replace
Tighten fittings.
Motor
will start automatically
when tank pressure
drops
below
"cut in" pressure
of pressure
switch.
Check
fuse box for blown
fuse and replace,
if
necessary
Reset circuit
breaker.
Do not use a
fuse or circuit
breaker
with higher
rating
than
that specified
for your particular
branch
circuit.
1.
2.
Check for proper fuse; only Time Delay fuses
are acceptable.
3
Check for low voltage conditions and/or
proper extension cord.
4.
Disconnect
the other electrical
appliances
from circuit
or operate
the compressor
on _ts
own branch
circuit
5,
Check for loose electrical
connections
Let motor
cool off and overload
switch
will
auto
matically
reset.
Return to Sears Service
Center
for inspection
or
replacement,
if necessary
Have compressor
checked
at Sears Service
Center.
Do not operate
the compressor
in the paint spray
area. See flammable
vapor
warning.
Remove
and clean, or rep]ace the check
valve
Bleed the line by pushing
the lever on the pressure
switch
to the "O" position;
if the valve does not
open, replace
it
Inspect
and replace if necessary.
Replace regulator.
Dirty or damaged
regulator
internal
parts
D20015
Rev 1 3/22/00
12--ENG
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