Craftsman 75114 Operator's Manual

Operator’s Manual

Safety Guidelines

12V
INFLATOR

Model No. 75114

Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Troubleshooting

CAUTION: Read the Safety Guidelines

and All Instructions Carefully Before
Operating.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Visit our Craftsman website: www.craftsman.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY ................................................................................ 1

REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................................ 1

SAFETY GUIDELINES-DEFINITIONS ....................................... 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................. 2-6

GLOSSARY ................................................................................ 6

ACCESSORIES........................................................................... 7

ASSEMBLY ................................................................................. 7

OPERATION ............................................................................ 8-9

USING PRESSURE GAUGE PRESET FEATURE ................... 10

CHANGING DIGITAL GAUGE FORMAT………………………..11

MAINTENANCE ........................................................................ 12

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................. 12

SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................... 12

WARRANTY

CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against
any defects in material or workmanship. Defective product will be replaced free of charge.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web site:
www.craftsman.com

This warranty does not cover the air needle, which is an expendable part that can wear out from
normal use within the warranty period.

This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented
to another person.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

REPLACEMENT PARTS

If you need to replace any inflation accessories, call this number and ask for
Customer Service: 1-800-874-5771

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

DANGER: Indicates an imminently

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a

potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting
YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the
symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction

activities contains chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

lead from lead-based paints
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products

arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment,
always wear MSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting face mask or respirator when using such tools.

When using air tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
personal injury.

Use 12 Volt DC only. Make sure that your vehicle 12 Volt power outlet is free of any ash residue or

debris. A dirty 12 Volt power outlet can cause the inflator and power cord to overheat. Overheating can
cause damage to your inflator/vehicle and could cause bodily harm or injury. Disconnect power when
not in use.

This inflator is designed to inflate car tires, bike tires, ATV tires, sports equipment, air mattresses, beach

toys and other inflatables. Do not use for any purpose other than inflating. If you do so, bodily harm or

personal injury can occur.
Caution, allow inflator to cool down 10 minutes after each 10 minutes of continuous operation.
After using, turn off power.
The inflator is not a toy. Keep away from children at all times.
Do not carry inflator by the air hose or power cord as damage may occur.
Do not leave the inflator unattended while in operation.
Do not over inflate. Please follow the manufacturer‟s instructions for the item you are inflating
Keep the inflator away from flammable areas/liquids at all times.
Do not operate the inflator in wet or damp areas.
Operate the inflator only with the attachments that are included.
USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. It is recommended that your

vehicle‟s 12 Volt battery be fully charged to get the best performance from your inflator. If your vehicle

battery is weak, the inflator will not work at its maximum output level.

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For best results and more efficient power, it is recommended that you operate your inflator with your

What Could Happen

How To Prevent It

It is normal for electrical contacts

within the motor to spark.

Always operate the inflator in a well ventilated

area free of combustible materials, gasoline, or
solvent vapors.

If electrical sparks from inflator
come into contact with
flammable vapors, they may
ignite, causing fire or explosion.

Store flammable materials in a secure location
away from inflator.

Restricting any of the inflator
ventilation openings will cause
serious overheating and could
cause fire.

Never place objects against or on top of inflator.
Operate inflator in an open area at least 12
inches away from any wall or obstruction that

would restrict the flow of fresh air to the ventilation
openings.

Do not operate unit in any confined area.

Unattended operation of this
product could result in personal
injury or property damage. To
reduce the risk of fire, do not
allow the inflator to operate
unattended.

Always remain in attendance with the product
when it is operating. Always disconnect power by
moving on/off switch to the off position and
unplug the power cord.

VEHICLE‟S ENGINE RUNNING, making absolutely sure you are outside or in an open, well-ventilated

area and NOT INSIDE A CONFINED AREA, SUCH AS A GARAGE as bodily injury or asphyxiation

resulting in death could occur. ALWAYS ALLOW FOR PROPER VENTILATION. Most vehicle 12 Volt

power outlets will operate with vehicle ignition off; however, some vehicles require that the ignition be

turned on.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Save these instructions

Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury and property
damage. Read and understand all warnings and operation instructions before using this
equipment.

HAZARD

WARNING: Risk of explosion or fire

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HAZARD

What Could Happen

How To Prevent It

ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES:
Exceeding the pressure rating of air

operated accessories, tires, inflatable
balls, and other inflatables item can
cause them to explode or fly apart,
and could result in serious injury.

Follow the equipment manufacturer‟s
recommendation and never exceed the
maximum allowable pressure rating of
attachments or inflatable items.

Unattended tires, inflatable balls,
inflatable toys, and other inflatable
items can over inflate very quickly

sometimes in a matter of seconds and

result in personal or property
damage.

Always remain in attendance when
inflating tires, inflatable balls, inflatable
toys, and other inflatable items. Be

prepared to stop inflator when item is fully
inflated, sometimes in a matter of seconds.

What Could Happen

How To Prevent It

The inflator air stream can cause soft
tissue damage to exposed skin and
can propel dirt, chips, loose particles,

and small objects at high speed,
resulting in property damage or
personal injury.

Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety
glasses with side shields when using the
inflator.
Never direct compressed air toward any
part of the body or at other people or

animals.

Always turn the inflator off before
attempting maintenance or attaching
accessories.

What Could Happen

How To Prevent It

The compressed air directly from your
inflator is not safe for breathing. The

air stream may contain carbon
monoxide, toxic vapors, or solid
particles from the tank. Breathing
these contaminants can cause
serious injury or death.

Air obtained directly from the inflator
should never be used to supply air for
human consumption. In order to use air

produced by this inflator for breathing,
suitable filters and in-line safety

equipment must be properly installed.

In-line filters and safety equipment used
in conjunction with the inflator must be

capable of treating air to all applicable
local and federal codes prior to human
consumption.

WARNING: Risk of Bursting

HAZARD

WARNING: Risk from Flying Objects

HAZARD

WARNING: Risk to Breathing

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