Assembly; Installation And Break-In Procedures; Location Of Air Compressor; Lubrication And Oil - Craftsman MG1-OILFREE Owner's Manual

Permanently lubricated tank mounted air compressor
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ASSEMBLY
Installing
Wheels,
Handles,
Rubber
Foot Strip
THE WHEELS AND HANDLE DO NOT PRO-
VIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE, STABILITY
OR SUPPORT FOR PULLING THE UNIT UP
AND DOWN STAIRS OR STEPS. THE UNIT
MUSTBE LIFTED, OR PUSHED UPA RAMP.
.
Attach the handle to the compressor saddle by insert-
ingthe handle inside the compressorsaddle
and lining
up the two bolt holes on each side.
Install the four
screws, two on each side. Tighten securely.
.
It will be necessary
to brace or support one
side of the outfit when installing the wheels
because the compressor
will have a ten-
dency to tip.
Install one shoulder bolt and one nut for each wheel.
Tighten securely. The outfit will sit level if the wheels
are properly installed.
Clean and dry underside
of air tank leg opposite
wheels. Remove the protective paper strip from the
adhesive backed rubber foot strip. Attach the rubber
foot strip to the bottom of leg. Press firmly into place.
INSTALLATION
AND BREAK-IN
PROCEDURES
Location
of the Air Compressor
Loca;.athe air compressorin a clean, dry and well ventilated
area. The airfilter must be kept clear of obstructionswhich
could reduce air delivery of the air compressor.
The air
compressor should be located at least 12" away from the
wall or other obstructions that will interfere with the flow of
air. The air compressor head and shroud are designed to
allow for proper cooling.
Lubrication
and Oil
a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding
plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug
on the product
in good condition
no Iongerthan 50 feet
12 gauge (AWG) or larger. (Wire size increases as
gauge number decreases.
10 AWG and 8 AWG may
also be used. DO NOT USE 14 OR 16 AWG.)
This unit needs no lubrication or oiling.
Extension
Cords
Use extra air hose instead of an extension cord to avoid
voltage drop and power loss to the motor, and to prevent
overheating.
Voltage
and Circuit
Protection
Referto your Parts List Manual forthe voltage and circuit
protction requirements of your compressor. Use only a fuse
or circuit breaker that is the same rating as the branch
circuit the air compressor is operated on. If the compressor
is connected to a circuit protcted by fuses, use only dual

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