Storage - Craftsman 919.166701 Owner's Manual

Before you store the air compressor,
make sure you do the following:
1. Review the "Maintenance"
section on the preceding
pages and perform scheduled
maintenance as necessary.
2. Set the "ON/AUTO" lever to
"OFF".
3. Turn the regulator
counterclockwise and set the
outlet pressure to zero.
4. Remove the air tool or accessory.
pressure. Always stand clear when
bleeding air through safety valve.
5. Pull ring on safety valve allowing
air to bleed from the tank until
tank pressure is approximately
20 psi. Release safety valve ring.
6. Drain water from air tank by
opening drain cock valve on
bottom of tank.
air tank. If not drained, water will
corrode and weaken the air tank
causing a risk of air tank rupture.
7. After the water has been drained,
close the drain cock or drain
valve.
Note: If drain cock valve is plugged,
release all air pressure. The valve
can then be removed, cleaned, then
reinstalled.
8. Protect the electrical cord and
air hose from damage (such as
being stepped on or run over).
9. While lifting tab (A) rotate handle
(B) into storage position.
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STORAGE

Tank can contain
175 psi of air
Water will
condense in the
10. Store the air compressor in a
clean and dry location.
A
B
To Transport unit
1. Fold handles into storage
position.
by one person. Use two people to
lift unit.
2. Locate the lift handles (C) on
each side of the unit.
3. With a person on each side,
carefully lift unit using handle (B)
and lift handle (C).
20- ENG
The unit is too
heavy to be lifted
B
Always lift with
legs not back.
C