Storage - Craftsman 919.166700 Operator'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.
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.
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.
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.
A
B
10. Store the air compressor in a clean and dry
location.
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STORAGE

TANK CAN CONTAIN 175
PSI OF AIR PRESSURE.
WATER WILL CONDENSE IN
THE AIR TANK. IF NOT
NOTE
To Transport unit
1. Fold handles into storage position.
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).
16 - ENG
The unit is too heavy to
be lifted by one person.
C
B
Always lift with legs not
back.