Table Of Contents - NorthStar M459212B.6 Owner's Manual

Gasoline portable air compressor

Table of Contents

Equipment Protection Quick Facts ........................................................................................................................................ 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................................ 2

ABOUT YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR ............................................................................................................................ 4

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................................................................. 6

SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Hazard Signal Word Definitions ............................................................................................................................................ 7

SAFETY LABELING ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

Safety Decal Locations ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Safety Decals ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9

INITIAL SET-UP .......................................................................................................................................................... 10

Step 1. Inspect & Unpack ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

Components: ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Fasteners: ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Step 2. Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Remove from pallet: ............................................................................................................................................................ 10

Attach rubber feet:............................................................................................................................................................... 10

Step 3. Select Suitable Location ........................................................................................................................................... 10

Outdoor Use Only ............................................................................................................................................................... 11

Install Spark Arrestor (if Required) ...................................................................................................................................... 11

Installing Air Discharge Hose/Piping ................................................................................................................................... 11

OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................................... 13

Follow Safety Rules for Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 13

Preparing for Operation ........................................................................................................................................................ 13

Check/Add Oil to the Engine and Pump .............................................................................................................................. 13

Check and Fill Gasoline Tank ............................................................................................................................................. 14

Inspect Fuel System/Check for Leaks ................................................................................................................................. 14

Start-Up Procedures .............................................................................................................................................................. 15

Air Hose and Tool Use ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

Attaching Air Hose and Tools .............................................................................................................................................. 16

Using Compressor for Spraying ........................................................................................................................................... 16

Moisture in Compressed Air ................................................................................................................................................ 16

Shutdown Procedures ........................................................................................................................................................... 16

STORAGE ................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Between-Use Storage ............................................................................................................................................................ 17

Drain air receiver tank ......................................................................................................................................................... 17

Choose a storage location .................................................................................................................................................. 17

Long term storage preparation ............................................................................................................................................. 17

MAINTENANCE & REPAIR ........................................................................................................................................ 18

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SUMMARY .................................................................................................................. 18

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS - MAINTENANCE & REPAIR ...................................................................................... 18

Inspect Safety/Relief Valve ................................................................................................................................................. 18

Inspect Air Filter .................................................................................................................................................................. 18

Inspect Compressor for Air Leaks ....................................................................................................................................... 18

Engine Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................... 19

Change Pump Oil ................................................................................................................................................................ 19