Operation, Description of operation, Know your air compressor – Craftsman 919.167461 User Manual

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D28071

Description of Operation

Become familiar with these controls
before operating the unit.

On/Auto/Off Switch: Turn this switch
ON to provide automatic power to the
pressure switch and OFF to remove
power at the end of each use.

Pressure Switch: The pressure
switch automatically starts the motor
when the air tank pressure drops
below the factory set "cut-in" pres-
sure. It stops the motor when the air
tank pressure reaches the factory set
"cut-out" pressure.

Safety Valve (not shown): If the
pressure switch does not shut off the
air compressor at its "cut-out" pres-
sure setting, the safety valve will pro-
tect against high pressure by "pop-
ping out" at its factory set pressure
(slightly higher than the pressure
switch "cut-out" setting).

Outlet Pressure Gauge: The outlet
pressure gauge indicates the air pres-
sure available at the outlet side of the

OPERATION

Know Your Air Compressor

READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING
YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with
the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future
reference.

regulator. This pressure is controlled
by the regulator and is always less
than or equal to the tank pressure.

Tank Pressure Gauge: The tank
pressure gauge indicates the reserve
air pressure in the tank.

Regulator: Controls the air pressure
shown on the outlet pressure gauge.
Pull the knob out and turn clockwise
to increase pressure and counter-
clockwise to decrease pressure.
When the desired pressure is reached
push knob in to lock in place.

Universal Quick-Connect Body:
The universal quick-connect body
accepts the three most popular styles
of quick-connect plugs- Industrial,
automotive (Tru-flate), and ARO. One
hand push-to-connect operation
makes connections simple and easy.
The two quick connect bodies allow
the use of two tools at the same time.

Cooling System (not shown): This
compressor contains an advanced

Pressure

Switch

Tank

Pressure

Gauge

On/Auto/

Off

Switch

Outlet

Pressure

Gauge

Regulator

Universal

Quick

Connect

Bodies

Air

Compressor

Pump

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