Sears 919.15412 - Manual (Page 10)

STORAGE
Before you store ths air compressor, make sure you do
the foWowfng;
1 Review the “Maintenance" section on the proceeding
papas and perform maintenance as necessary. Be
sure to drain wfor from the air lank.
2. Protea the etearical cord and air hose from damage
<9uch ae t»tr|g stepped on or run ovrer). Wind them
loosely arourjd the compressor handle.
Store the air compressor in a clean and dry location.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WASNING
PERFORMING REPAIRS MAY EXPOSE VOLTAGE SOURCES, MOVING PARTS, OR COM­
PRESSED AIR SOURCES. PERSONAL INJURY MAY OCCUR. PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING ANY
REPAIRS UNPLUG THE AIR COMPRESSOR AND BLEED OFF TANK AIR PRESSURE.
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
E»3esstvQ Tiink preaau» -
safety valve pope off.
Pfessure switch does not shut off
motor when compressor raachea
“cut-out" pressure.
Move the pressure switoh lever to the "OFF posi-
ilon. If the outfit doesn't shut off, and the eioctricai
contacts are welded together, replace toe pressure
switch.
if the corrtacta are good, check to see if the pin in
the bottom of the pressure release valve Is stuck, if
it does not move freely, replace the vatve
Pressure switch *out-out'' too
high. Return the outfit to Sears Service Center to check
and adjust, or replace switch.
Air leaks at fittings Tlibe fittings are not tight enough. Tighten fittings where air cart be heard escaping.
Chock flttinga with soapy water solution, DO NOT
OVER-TIGHTEN,
Air teaks at check valve. Defective or dirty check valve A defsctiivB check valve results in a constant air
leak at the pressure relaase valve witon there is
pressure In the tank and the compressor is shut off.
Remove and ciaan or replace chack valire DO
NOT OVER-TIQHTEN.
Mr leaks at pressure
switch release ^ivre Oefeefi\re pressure switch
release valve. Reraov« and replace the mtease valve.
Defective chack valve. A defective CHECK valve results in a constant air
leak at the pressure reisase valve when there is
pressure in the tank and the compressor ia shut off.
Remove and clean or replace check vaiva. DO
NOT OVER-TIGHTER.
Air leaks In air tank Defective aJr tank. Air tank must be replaced Do rroi repair the leak.
WABNING 1
DO NOT DRILL I N T O , WELD, OR
OTHERWISE MODIFY AIR TANK OR IT
WILL WEAKEN.
Air leaks between head sund
vaKte plate. Leaking gaslret Tbrqua head screws to 8 ft. lbs. II this does not stop
leak replace gasket
Preasura reading on the
reeuiatad pressure gauge
drops when art accessory is
used. It Is noimal for “soma” pressure
drop to occur.
If there is an excessive amount of pressure drop
vtoen the accessory is used, adjust the regulator
following the instructions on pg. &.
Note
1
Adjust tfie regulated pressure under flow
condition» {while accessory ia being
used,)
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