Craftsman 75118 Owner's Manual

Operator’s Manual

Safety Guidelines

120V
INFLATOR

Model No. 75118

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 ................................. 2-7

GLOSSARY ................................................................................ 7

ACCESSORIES........................................................................... 8

ASSEMBLY ................................................................................. 8

INSTALLATION .......................................................................... 9

OPERATION ........................................................................ 10-12

MAINTENANCE ........................................................................ 13

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................. 13

SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................... 13

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.

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 overinflate. 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.
Household use only.
This product must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, the grounding reduces the

risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This product is equipped with

a cord having a grounding wire with an appropriate grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an

outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman when the grounding instructions are not completely

understood, or when in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug

provided; if it does not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.
Operate inflator in a clean, dry well ventilated

area. 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 electrical power by moving
on/off switch to the off position and
unplug the power cord.

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.

To reduce risk of electric shock, do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
Household use only.

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.

WARNING: Risk of Bursting

HAZARD

WARNING: Risk from Flying Objects

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