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SEARS
CRAFTSMAN
NOTE: For identificationof Repair
Parts, see separate
Parts List
Manual.
IMPORTANT:
Read the Safety Guidelines
and All Instructions
Carefully Before Operating
GENERAL MANUAL FOR
PERMANENTLY
LUBRICATED
TANK MOUNTED
AIR COMPRESSOR
SAFETY
GUIDELINES
i
i ASSEMBLY
;r OPERATION
i MAINTENANCE
i TROUBLESHOOTING
i REPAIR
PARTS
Record in the spaces provided.
(1) The model
number which can be
found on the maintenance
label on
the top of the motor cover or on the
tank.
(2) The code
number which can be
found on the small bar code label on
the rear of the air tank.
(3) The Manufacturers
Number is lo-
cated on the metal data plate which
is welded onto the backside of the
air tank. (This data plate is painted
the same color as the tank.)
Retain these numbers for future
reference.
Model No.
Code No.
Mfg. No.
I MG1-OILFREE
9/17/941
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
U.S.A.
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- Page 1 SEARS GENERAL MANUAL FOR CRAFTSMAN PERMANENTLY LUBRICATED TANK MOUNTED AIR COMPRESSOR NOTE: For identificationof Repair Parts, see separate Parts List Manual. Record in the spaces provided. (1) The model number which can be found on the maintenance label on the top of the motor cover or on the tank.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page WARRANTY ..........................SAFETY GUIDELINES ........................ WARNING CHART ........................GLOSSARY ..........................ACCESSORIES FOR USE WITH SEARS AIR COMPRESSORS ..........GENERAL INFORMATION ......................DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION ....................ASSEMBLY ..........................INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN PROCEDURES ................. Location of Air Compressor ....................Lubrication and Oil ........................ -
Page 3: Safety Guidelines
SAFETY GUIDELINES This manual contains information that is important foryou to know and understand. This information relatesto protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the following symbols, Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION... - Page 4 SAFETY GUIDELINES WHATTO HOWTO PREVENT IT LOOK FOR WHATCOULD HAPPEN Compressad air can propel dust, dirt or loose par- Compressed Never point any nozzle or sprayer toward a person or ticles it comes in contact with. These propelled par- any part of the body. ticles may cause serious injury or damage.
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Page 5: Glossary
GLOSSARY CFM: Cubicfeet perminute, Cut-In Pressure: While the motor is off, airtank pressure SCFM: Standard cubic feet per minute; a unit of measure drops as you continue to use your accessory. When the ofairdelivery. tank pressure drops to a certain low level the motor will restart automatically. -
Page 6: Description Of Operation
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION Air Compressor Pump: To compress air, the piston Safety Valve: If the pressure switch does not shut off the moves up and down in the cylinder. On the downstroke, air air compressor at its cut-out pressure setting, the safety isdrawn in through the air intake valves. -
Page 7: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Installing Wheels, Handles, Rubber Foot Strip It will be necessary to brace or support one side of the outfit when installing the wheels because the compressor will have a ten- THE WHEELS AND HANDLE DO NOT PRO- dency to tip. VIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE, STABILITY Install one shoulder bolt and one nut for each wheel. -
Page 8: Grounding Instructions
Refer t oParts List Manual for your compressor. Certain air If repairing cord or plug, the grounding wire must be kept compressor models can be operated on a 15 amp circuit if: separate from the current-carrying wires. Never connect the grounding wire to a flat blade plug terminal. -
Page 9: Operating Procedures
OPERATING PROCEDURES Always operate the air compressor in well-venti Before attaching air hose or accessories, make sure lated areas; free of gasoline or other solvent the OFF/AUTO lever is set to "OFF" and the air vapors. regulator is closed. Do not operate the compressor near the spray Attach hose and accessories,... -
Page 10: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE UNITCYCLESAUTOMATICALLYWHEN POWERIS ON. WHEN DOING MAINTENANCE, YOU MAY BE EXPOSEDTOVOLTAGE SOURCES, COMPRESSEDAIRORMOVING PARTS. PERSONALINJURIESCANGCCUR. BEFORE PERFORMINGANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR, UN PLUG THE COMPRESSORAN D BLEED 0 FFALLAIR PRESSURE. ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OPERATIONS NOT LISTED MUST BE DONE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PERFORMING REPAIRS MAY EXPOSE VOLTAGE SOURCES, MOVING PARTS OR COMPRESSED AIR SOURCES. PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR. PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING ANY REPAIRS, UNPLUG THE COMPRESSOR AND BLEED OFF TAN K AIR PRESS URE. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Pressure switch does not shut off motor Excessive tank pressure - safety Move the pressure switch lever to the "OFF"... - Page 12 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (Continued) PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Air leak from safety valve. Possible defect in safety valve. Operate safety valve manually by pulling on ring. If valve still leaks, it should be replaced. Defective check valve. Remove and clean, or replace. Knocking Noise Prolonged excessive use of air.
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Page 16: Howto Order Repair Parts
REPAIR SERVICE For Replacement Parts Ordering, Call This Toll-Free Number: Now that you have purchased your Sears Craftsman Air 1-800-366-PART Compressor, should a need ever exist for repair service, simply (1-800-366-7278) take it to any Sears Repair Center. For The Location...