Thank you for purchasing this Cougar Air Compressor which is available in two configurations - Cougar 25, fitted with a 24 litre air receiver and Cougar 50, fitted with a 50 litre receiver. These compressors are designed for DIY use ONLY.
2. DO NOT operate your compressor with any guards removed. 3. Electrical or mechanical repairs should only be carried out by a qualified engineer. If problems occur, contact your Clarke dealer. 4. Before carrying out any maintenance, ensure the pressure is expelled from the air receiver, and the machine is disconnected from the mains supply.
We recommend that this machine is connected to the mains supply via a Residual Current Device (RCD) If in any doubt, DO NOT attempt any connections or repairs yourself. Consult a qualified electrician, your Clarke dealer, or CLARKE International Service Dep’t on 020 8988 7400 or e-mail Service@clarkeinternational.com...
Clarke dealer). Attach the wheels, foot and handle according to the instructions shown on the polythene bag containing the items (Cougar 25 only). OPERATION NOTE: If you intend using your compressor for spraying, read also the “Helpful Hints on Spraying” booklet - supplied with the machine.
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This operation is completely automatic and does not affect the spraying process in any way. However, should problems develop with the cut-in, cut out settings, consult your local Clarke dealer. Note: a. If the machine pumps continuously Fig.
4. MAINTENANCE A. DAILY Fig. 4 Check the oil level before you start and top-up if necessary - (use Clarke SAE 40 compressor oil available from your local dealer). Drain any condensate that may have accumulated in the receiver by unscrewing the drain plug beneath the air receiver (fig.
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After the first 100 hours use, replace the oil completely using Clarke SAE 40 compressor oil. Thereafter, replace the oil com- pletely after every 500 hours of operation or every 6 months. To empty the oil from the machine, turn the screw located at the bottom of the plastic end cover, and shown at ‘B’...
FAULT FINDING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY The compressor Check the electrical Bad connections. stops and will not connections. start again. Clean and tighten as necessary. Blown fuse Renew/Replace fuse Overload cutout Switch off and wait 5 minutes switch has tripped. before pressing the reset button.
*Compressor motor should not run for more than 4 minutes in any 10 minute period Please note that the details and specifications contained herein, are correct at the time of going to print. However, CLARKE International reserve the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice. Always consult the machine’s data plate...
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