Grizzly T21888 - Manual (Page 10)

model t21888 (mfg. since 2/10) - 8
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unpacking
section 2: set up
your air compressor left our warehouse
carefully packed. if you discover the air
compressor is damaged after you have
signed for delivery, please immediately
call Customer Service at (570) 546-9663
for advice.
save the container and packing materials
for possible inspection by the carrier or its
agent. otherwise, filing a freight claim can
be difficult.
assembly
to assemble the air compressor:
1. remove all packing materials and any
protective plastic bags and tags from
the compressor.
2. rotate the air filter cap clockwise to
make sure the air filter is attached to the
cylinder head, as shown in
figure 2.
3. remove the oil fill cap (figure 3) on top
of the crankcase and add air compres-
sor oil into the hole. When full, the oil
level should be in the center of the sight
glass.
figure 3. oil cap and sight glass location.
sight glass
oil Fill
Cap
placement
the contacts of the compressor pres-
sure switch spark when cycling the
compressor motor on and off. if any
flammable gases are near the switch,
ignition and explosion may occur,
resulting in severe burns or death.
never place the compressor next
to flammable liquids, gases, or in a
paint spraying or gluing booth.
place the compressor on a stable and
level surface in a clear and well ventilated
area to prevent the motor from overheat-
ing. When using the compressor at a job
site or any other location, make sure that
an adequate and properly fused power
supply is available for this machine. do not
use extension cords with this machine.
figure 2. Air filter attached to
cylinder head.
Air Filter Cap