Harbor Freight Tools 95498 - Manual (Page 4)

SKU 95498 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instruc- 2.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRuCTIONS
SPECIFIC SAFETY RuLES ANd PRECAuTIONS
Your Warranty is voided if 1. :
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 perma-
nently damage the unit.
You
b. drop the Air Compressor. Always lift the Air Compressor using its Handle.
Maintain labels and nameplates on the Air Compressor. 2. These carry important
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replace-
ment.
This Air Compressor is NOT equipped and should not be used “as-is” to supply
3.
breathing quality air. For any application of air for human consumption, you must
fit the Air Compressor with suitable in-line safety and alarm equipment (not in-
cluded). 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 Compres-
sor 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.
Never attempt to repair or modify the Air Tanks (51). Welding, drilling, or any other
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modification will weaken the Tanks resulting in damage from rupture or explosion.
Always replace worn, cracked, or damaged Tanks.
Never use plastic (PVC) pipe for compressed air. Serious injury or death could
5.
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
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the appropriate capacity. Do not use any tool or equipment that does not oper-
ate 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 Tanks. Do not open the Drain Valves (52) with