Normal Operation - Craftsman MG-OILLUBE Air compressor Manuallines

Oil lubricated single stage
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.............. OPERA TING PROCEDURES ......................................
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Normal Operation
1. Before attaching an air hose or accessory, make
sure the pressure switch lever is in the "OFF"
position. Close the shut-off valve by turning the
knob clockwise,
or close air regulator outlet by
turning it counterclockwise.
2. Attach hose and accessory.
TOO MUCH AIR PRESSURE
CAUSES
A
HAZARDOUS RISK OF BURSTING. CHECK
THE MANUFACTURER'S
MAXIMUM PRES-
SURE RATING FOR AIR TOOLS AND AC-
CESSORIES.
THE REGULATOR OUTLET
PRESSURE
MUST NEVER EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM PRESSURE RATING. ON MOD-
ELS HAVING ONLY A SHUT-OFF VALVE,
YOU
MUST
INSTALL
A
REGULATOR
BEFORE
USING ACCESSORIES
RATED
AT LESS THAN 125 PSIG.
WATER WILL CONDENSE IN THE AIR TANK.
IF NOT DRAINED, WATER WILL CORRODE
AND WEAKEN AIR TANK, CAUSING A RISK
OF AIR TANK RUPTURE.
4. With tank pressure at approximately 20 PSI, open
the drain cock and allow moisture to drain.
NOTE
If the drain cock valve isplugged, release all air
pressure. The valve can then be removed,
cleaned and reinstalled.
5. After the water has been drained, close the drain
cock. The air compressor can now be stored.
3. Turn the pressure switch lever to the "ON-AUTO"
position and allow tank pressure to build. The motor
will stop when tank pressure reaches cut-out pres-
sure.
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