Grizzly G0466 - Manual (Page 15)

Model G0466/G0469 Air Compressors - 13
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When choosing air tools, consider the
amount of air used (cubic feet per min-
ute or CFM) by the tool. Nailers and
staple guns have a low CFM requirement
because they use air in short bursts. A
paint sprayer or a pneumatic grinder uses
a more continuous stream of air requir-
ing a high CFM. Make sure the air tool
you plan to connect does not exceed the
CFM output of your compressor. Most air
tools will have an air requirement stated
in terms of a specific CFM at a specific
pressure.
Air tools being operated with insufficient
air volume will not perform their function
satisfactorily and they will cause the air
compressor to run continually. When an
air compressor runs continually it may
overheat, causing damage to the com-
pressor and the possibility of a fire. This
compressor is fitted with thermal protec-
tion inside the motor. If the compressor
overheats, the motor will automatically
turn
OFF until it cools down.
To connect air tools to your air com-
pressor:
1. Follow the compressor Starting instruc-
tions on Page 11.
2. Connect the tool to a good quality air
hose that is long enough to reach from
the point of use to the compressor.
Note: Be aware of the placement of
the hose to prevent damage. Make
certain the air hose is not located
where it can become constricted, cut
by a sharp object, or run over. Running
over a hose with a vehicle may not
cause an immediate leak, but it will
shorten the life of the hose.
Connecting Tools
These air compressors are specifi-
cally designed for air tool operation.
DO NOT modify or use this machine
for any other purpose. Modifications
or improper use of this tool will void
the warranty. If you are confused
about any aspect of this machine,
DO NOT use it until your questions
have been answered. Serious per-
sonal injury may occur.
Figure 9. Quick connect coupler.
3. Connect an air line with a 1 ⁄
4
" NPT plug
to the quick-connect coupler on the air
compressor shown in
Figure 9.
Note: There are many styles of 1 ⁄
4
" NPT
quick connect couplers. If the quick
connect coupler included with the com-
pressor does not fit the plug on your air
hose, purchase a matched set at your
local hardware store.