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I N S T R U C T I O N M A N UA L 2HP & 2-1/2HP 24 Litre & 40 Litre Air Compressors Warning! Do not switch on for the first time without first filling with oil. AC24L/AC40L •...
Contents Full 2 Years Home Use Warranty Warranty Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete Warning labels explained satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass Introduction manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our required level of performance and you may need the Environmental protection assistance of our service department.
Warning labels explained On the tank of your air compressor you will notice various warnings about the operation of the compressor. These warnings and the procedures associated with them are Warning! explained fully in this manual on the following pages. Page 11 Do not switch on Please take note of these.
Description of symbols Dear Customer The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These If you require any help with your product, whether it represent important information about the product or is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information, instructions on its use.
General safety instructions 7. Dress correctly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety gloves and non-slip footwear are recommended when regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating working outdoors.
17. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sparks during use. If sparks come into contact with sense. Do not operate a power tool when you are petrol vapours or solvents, they may ignite the vapours tired. and cause a fire or explosion. 18.
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paint or other materials to be sprayed. Closely follow all • Note. The compressor is supplied empty of oil. It must safety instructions. Use a respirator mask if there is a be filled with oil before first use. chance that you might otherwise inhale the spray •...
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Warning. In the event that an air line is cut or broken, the air supply must be turned off at the compressor. A broken air line which is not supported is extremely dangerous and can whip around very quickly, both with the capability of striking people, and blowing foreign particles into the air.
Unpacking Rubber feet Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely Fit the two rubber feet on the bracket on the front that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is underside of the tank using the screws, washers and nuts missing.
Warning. The air filter must be added before first use. 4. Start the compressor by following the procedure in the Failure to fit the air filter will damage the compressor and section “To start and stop the compressor”. For the first will void the warranty.
Operation Note. If you do not allow the air to discharge while you are setting the regulator, the pressure as indicated on the 1. The pressure in the tank is controlled by the action of regulated outlet gauge will be incorrect. This gauge ONLY the pressure switch located under the pressure switch indicates the correct pressure while air is being discharged cover (2).
5. If the release valve under the pressure switch cover (2) 7. Take care when discharging air from the tank, i.e. from fails to operate when the on/off button is pressed the safety valve, the drain cock or the air outlet. down, switch the power supply off and determine the Compressed air can be extremely dangerous.
Insufficient pressure or decreased 1. Motor running too slow 1. Use authorised service centre to outlet capacity check and repair if necessary 2. Dirty air filter cartridge 2. Clean or replace the filter cartridge 3. Leaking safety valve 3 – 7. Use authorised service centre to check and repair if necessary 4.
General inspection 1. Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight. 2. The supply cord of the tool should be checked frequently for damage. If damaged, have the cordset replaced by an authorised service facility to avoid a hazard. Cleaning 1.
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Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual before using this product. With continuing product development changes may Before returning this product for a have occurred which render the product received Warranty Claim or any other reason slightly different to that shown in this instruction Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia) manual.
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