Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your 6. model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool. SERVICE Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. 1. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instruc2. tions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS CAUTION! 1. Your Warranty is voided if: You do not put a. compressor oil in the Compressor’s crankcase prior to its first use. Before each use, check the oil level. Never run the Compressor with low or no compressor oil. Running the Compressor with low or no oil will permanently damage the unit. You b. drop the Air Compressor. Always lift the Air Compressor using its Handle. DANGER! This Air Compressor is NOT equipped and should not be used 2. “as-is” to supply breathing air. For any application of air for human consumption, you must fit the Air Compressor with suitable in-line safety and alarm equipment (not included). This additional equipment is necessary to properly filter and purify the air to meet minimal specifications for Grade D breathing as described in Compressed Gas Association Commodity Specification G 7.1-1966, OSHA 29 CFR 1910. 134, and/or Canadian Standards Associations (CSA). In the event the Air Compressor is used for the purpose of breathing air application and proper in- line safety and alarm equipment is not simultaneously used, existing warranties are void, and Harbor Freight Tools disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss, personal injury, or damage. DANGER! 3. Never attempt to repair or modify the Air Tank (50). Welding, drilling, or any other modification will weaken the Tank resulting in damage from rupture or explosion. Always replace worn, cracked, or damaged Tanks. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Air Compressor. 4. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. WARNING! 5. Never use plastic (PVC) pipe for compressed air; serious injury or death could result. Any tube, pipe, or hose used must have a pressure rating higher than 150 PSI. Minimum recommended pipe size: Up to 50 feet long use 1/2” diameter. Greater than 50 feet use 3/4” diameter. Larger diameter pipe is always better. Make sure all tools and equipment used with the Air Compressor are rated to 6. the appropriate capacity. Do not use any tool or equipment that does not operate from 85 PSI to 115 PSI. Drain the Air Compressor every day. 7. Do not allow excessive moisture to build up inside the Air Compressor’s Tank. Do not open the Drain Valve (54) with more than 10 PSI of air pressure in the Tank. Do not unscrew the Drain Valve so that more than four threads are showing. Avoid injury. 8. Never direct the Air Outlet Valve (67) at people or animals. Do not alter or remove the Safety Release Valve (61).9. Make sure the Air Compressor is located on a flat, level, sturdy surface capable 10. of supporting the weight of the Compressor, operator(s), and any additional tools and equipment. Do not move or transport the Compressor if the Air Tank (50) is under pres11. sure. Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines.12. Never stand on the Air Compressor. 13. Serious injury could result if the Compressor is tipped. Never leave the Air Compressor unattended when it is plugged in and running. 14. Turn off the Compressor, and unplug the unit before leaving. Do not allow children and other unauthorized people to handle or play with 15. the Air Compressor. Do not modify the factory set pressure shutoff or startup switches. 16. This tool will do the work better and safer at the speed and capacity for which it was designed. Avoid body contact with oils and lubricants used in the Compressor. 17. If swallowed, seek medical treatment immediately. For skin contact, immediately wash with soap and water. For eye contact, immediately flush eyes with clean water. WARNING: The brass components of this product contain lead, a chemical 18. known to the State of California to cause birth defects (or other reproductive harm). (California Health & Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.) People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. 19. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. WARNING! 20. The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. 07d SAVE THESE INS...