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Thank you for purchasing this Clarke Boxer 55 Air Compressor which is fitted with a 50 litre air reservoir. Please read this leaflet thoroughly and carefully follow all instructions. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to the compressor giving you long and satisfactory service.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING As with all machiner As with all machiner As with all machiner y y y y y , there are cer , there are cer , there are cer tain hazards involved with their tain hazards involved with their...
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TRAINING: TRAINING: TRAINING: TRAINING: TRAINING: Prior to use all operators should become familiar with the instructions in this booklet. In particular, become familiar with the ON/OFF control for emergency stopping. AL AL AL ALWA YS USE EYE PRO...
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ST ST ST ST STORE THE AIR COMPRESSOR PROPERL ORE THE AIR COMPRESSOR PROPERL ORE THE AIR COMPRESSOR PROPERLY Y Y Y Y : : : : : When not in use the air compressor ORE THE AIR COMPRESSOR PROPERL ORE THE AIR COMPRESSOR PROPERL should be stored in a secure, dry place out of the reach of children.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ADEQUATE VENTILATION: ADEQUATE VENTILATION: ADEQUATE VENTILATION: ADEQUATE VENTILATION: ADEQUATE VENTILATION: The compressor should only be used in areas with adequate ventilation and should not be exposed to heat, or used near inflammable substances.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT ALL GUARDS IN PLACE: NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT ALL GUARDS IN PLACE: NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT ALL GUARDS IN PLACE: NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT ALL GUARDS IN PLACE: NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT ALL GUARDS IN PLACE: Never operate without all guards or safety features in place and in proper working order.
WARNING SYMBOLS WARNING SYMBOLS WARNING SYMBOLS WARNING SYMBOLS WARNING SYMBOLS READ THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CAREFULLY BEFORE POSITIONING, OPERATING OR ADJUSTING THE COMPRESSOR. Risk of electric shock. The compressor must be disconnected from the mains supply before removing any covers. Do not use in a damp environment.
Residual Current Device (RCD) Residual Current Device (RCD) If in any doubt, DO NOT attempt any connections or repairs yourself. Consult a qualified electrician, your local Clarke dealer or Clarke International on: 020 8988 7400 or 020 8988 7400 or...
A A A A A SSEMBL SSEMBL SSEMBL SSEMBL Y Y Y Y Y SSEMBL W W W W W ARNING! ARNING! ARNING! ARNING! ARNING! Befor Befor Before assembling and using the air compr e assembling and using the air compr e assembling and using the air compr e assembling and using the air compressor essor...
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Check the Oil Check the sight glass, and ensure the oil level is between the min and max mark. See figure • If needed top up the reservoir with Clarke SAE 40 Compressor oil, available from your Clarke dealer. Figure 4...
PREP PREP ARING FOR USE PREP ARING FOR USE ARING FOR USE ARING FOR USE PREP PREP ARING FOR USE Before connecting your compressor to the mains supply, check the following:- • The mains voltage is 230V. • The ON/OFF switch is in the OFF (lower) position. •...
OPERA OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS TING INSTRUCTIONS TING INSTRUCTIONS OPERA OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Switching the air compressor ON Switching the air compressor ON Switching the air compressor ON Switching the air compressor ON Switching the air compressor ON The compressor will mak The compressor will make a continuous loud noise when the tank is charging - The compressor will mak...
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OPERA OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS TING INSTRUCTIONS TING INSTRUCTIONS OPERA OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS The illustration below shows the pressure regulator locked at 6 bar . • Never set the pressure higher than the rated pressure of the attachments being used, as there is a risk of bursting and resultant injury.
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OPERA OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS TING INSTRUCTIONS TING INSTRUCTIONS OPERA OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Switching the air compressor OFF Switching the air compressor OFF Switching the air compressor OFF Switching the air compressor OFF Switching the air compressor OFF To switch the air compressor off, Close the outlet tap and press down on the on/off button (red button) located on top of the air compressor.
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OPERA OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS TING INSTRUCTIONS TING INSTRUCTIONS OPERA OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Draining the reser Draining the reservoir Draining the reser voir voir voir Draining the reser Draining the reser voir CAUTION! It is important to drain the reser CAUTION! It is important to drain the reser CAUTION! It is important to drain the reser CAUTION! It is important to drain the reser...
Check Oil Check Oil Ensure the oil level is between the min and max marks on the dipstick. See page 12 and top-up if necessary - (use Clarke SAE 40compressor oil, available from your local dealer). Drain the tank Drain the tank...
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Make sure that all bolts are securely tightened. Clean all the external parts of the compressor. After the first 100 hours use, replace the oil completely using Clarke SAE40 compressor oil. Thereafter, replace the oil completely after every 500 hours of operation or every 6 months.
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Replacing the drive belt Replacing the drive belt Replacing the drive belt Replacing the drive belt Replacing the drive belt Rotate the clips on the front of the safety cage. Remove the front of the cage and take out the worn or broken drive belt.
TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING With considerate use, your Clarke Boxer 55 Air Compressor should provide you with long and trouble free service. Routine checks should be made on both the electrical supply as well as on all the compressed air lines and connections. If any fault appears, the reason for which is not immediately obvious, we recommend that you contact your local Clarke dealer.
ARE PARTS AND SERVICE ARE PARTS AND SERVICE ARE PARTS AND SERVICE For spare parts and service, please contact your nearest dealer, or Clarke International, on one of the following numbers. P P P P P ARTS & SERVICE TEL ARTS &...
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