Craftsman 919152340 Owner’s Manual
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
D20449
IMPORTANT:
Read the Safety Guidelines and
All Instructions Carefully Before
Operating.
CR No
COMPACT AIR COMPRESSOR
(With and Without Accumulator Tank)
For Household Use Only
• SAFETY GUIDELINES
• OPERATION
• TROUBLESHOOTING
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
D20449 Rev.O 2/15/00
Page
SAFETY GUIDELINES-DEFINITIONS ..................... 2
WARNING CHART .............................................. 3-5
GLOSSARY ............................................................. 6
GENERAL INFORMATION ...................................... 6
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION ............................. 7
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 7
INSTALLATION AND BREAK-IN PROCEDURES ...8
Location of Air Compressor ................................. 8
Extension Cords .................................................. 8
Page
Grounding Instructions ........................................ 8
Air Hose ............................................................... 9
OPERATING PROCEDURES .................................. 9
STORAGE ............................................................... 9
ACCESSORIES ..................................................... 10
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............................... 11
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS ........................ 12
WARRANTY .......................................................... 12
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 to the right. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situ-
ation which, if not avoided, could result in death of
serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, _ result in minor or moder-
ate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indi-
cates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, _ result in DroDerty damage.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAM-
AGE, READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT.
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
IT IS NORMAL FOR ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WITHIN THE
MOTOR AND PRESSURE SWITCH TO SPARK,
IF ELECTRICAL SPARKS FROM COMPRESSOR COME INTO
CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE VAPORS, THEY MAY IGNITE,
CAUSING FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
RESTRICTING ANY OF THE COMPRESSOR VENTILATION
OPENINGS WILL CAUSE SERIOUS OVERHEATING AND
COULD CAUSE FIRE.
UNATTENDED OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT COULD
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
RISK OF BURSTING
HOW TO PREVENT IT
ALWAYS OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR IN A WELL VENTI-
LATED AREA FREE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASO-
LINE OR SOLVENT VAPORS.
IF SPRAYING FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, LOCATE COMPRES-
SOR AT LEAST 20 FEET AWAY FROM SPRAY AREA. AN
ADDITIONAL LENGTH OF HOSE MAY BE REQUIRED.
STORE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS IN A SECURE LOCATION
AWAY FROM COMPRESSOR,
NEVER PLACE OBJECTS AGAINST OR ON TOP OF COM-
PRESSOR. OPERATE COMPRESSOR IN AN OPEN AREA AT
LEAST 12 INCHES AWAY FROM ANY WALL OR OBSTRUC-
TION THAT WOULD RESTRICT THE FLOW OF FRESH AIR TO
THE VENTILATION OPENINGS.
OPERATE COMPRESSOR IN A CLEAN, DRY,WELL VENTILATED
AREA. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT INDOORS OR IN ANY
CONFINED AREA.
ALWAYS REMAIN IN ATTENDANCE WITH THE PRODUCT
WHEN IT IS OPERATING.
AIR TANK: THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS COULD LEAD TO A WEAKENING OF THE TANK, AND RESULT IN A
VIOLENT TANK EXPLOSION AND COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
1. FAILURE TO PROPERLY DRAIN CONDENSED WATER
FROM THE TANK, CAUSING RUST AND THINNING OF THE
STEEL TANK.
2. MODIFICATIONS OR ATTEMPTED REPAIRS TO THE TANK.
3. UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THE UNLOADER
VALVE, SAFETY VALVE, OR ANY OTHER COMPONENTS
WHICH CONTROL TANK PRESSURE.
4. EXCESSIVE VIBRATION CAN WEAKEN THE AIR TANK AND
CAUSE RUPTURE OR EXPLOSION.
ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES:
EXCEEDING THE PRESSURE RATING OF AIR TOOLS, SPRAY
GUNS, AIR OPERATED ACCESSORIES, TIRES AND OTHER
INFLATABLES CAN CAUSE THEM TO EXPLODE OR FLY
APART, AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
DRAIN TANK DAILY OR AFTER EACH USE, IFTANK DEVELOPS
A LEAK, REPLACE IT IMMEDIATELY WITH A NEW TANK OR
REPLACE THE ENTIRE COMPRESSOR.
NEVER DRILL INTO, WELD, OR MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS TO
THE TANK OR ITS ATTACHMENTS.
THETANKIS DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND SPECIFIC OPERATING
PRESSURES. NEVER MAKE ADJUSTMENTS OR PARTS
SUBSTITUTIONS TO ALTER THE FACTORY SET OPERATING
PRESSURES.
FOR ESSENTIAL CONTROL OF AIR PRESSURE, YOU MUST
INSTALL A PRESSURE REGULATOR AND PRESSURE GAUGE
TO THE AIR OUTLET OF YOUR COMPRESSOR. FOLLOW THE
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATION AND NEVER
EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PRESSURE RATING OF
ATTACHMENTS. NEVER USE COMPRESSOR TO INFLATE SMALL
LOW-PRESSURE OBJECTS SUCH AS CHILDREN'S TOYS,
FOOTBALLS, BASKETBALLS. ETC.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
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RISK FROM FLYING OBJECTS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
THE COMPRESSED 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.
RISK TO BREATHING
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
THE COMPRESSED AIR FROM YOUR COMPRESSOR IS NOT
SAFE FOR BREATHING! THE AIR STREAM MAY CONTAIN
CARBON MONOXIDE, TOXIC VAPORS OR SOLID PARTICLES
FROM THE TANK.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
ALWAYS WEAR ANSI Z87.1 APPROVED SAFETY GLASSES WITH
SIDE SHIELDS WHEN USING THE COMPRESSOR.
NEVER POINT ANY NOZZLE OR SPRAYER TOWARD ANY PART
OF THE BODY OR AT OTHER PEOPLE OR ANIMALS.
ALWAYS TURN THE COMPRESSOR OFF AND BLEED PRESSURE
FROM THE AIR HOSE AND TANK BEFORE ATTEMPTING MAINTE-
NANCE, ATTACHING TOOLS OR ACCESSORIES.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
ALWAYS OPERATE AIR COMPRESSOR OUTSIDE IN A CLEAN,
WELL VENTILATED AREA. AVOID ENCLOSED AREAS SUCH AS
GARAGES, BASEMENTS, STORAGE SHEDS, WHICH LACK A
STEADY EXCHANGE OF AIR. KEEP CHILDREN, PETS AND OTHERS
AWAY FROM AREA OF OPERATION.
NEVER INHALE AIR FROM THE COMPRESSOR EITHER DI-
RECTLY OR FROM A BREATHING DEVICE CONNECTED TO THE
COMPRESSOR.
SPRAYED MATERIALS SUCH AS PAINT, PAINT SOLVENTS, PAINT
REMOVER, INSECTICIDES, WEED KILLERS, CONTAIN HARMFUL
VAPORS AND POISONS.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR IS POWERED BY ELECTRICITY. LIKE
ANY OTHER ELECTRICALLY POWERED DEVICE, IF IT IS NOT
USED PROPERLY IT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC SHOCK.
REPAIRS ATTEMPTED BY UNQUALIFIED PERSONNEL CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH BY ELECTROCUTION.
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING: FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE
GROUNDING TO THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH FROM ELECTROCUTION. SEE GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS.
WORK IN AN AREA WITH GOOD CROSS-VENTILATION. READ
AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED ON THE
LABEL OR SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR THE MATERIAL YOU ARE
SPRAYING. USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH YOUR SPECIFIC APPLICATION.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
NEVER OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR OUTDOORS WHEN IT IS
RAINING OR IN WET CONDITIONS.
NEVER OPERATE COMPRESSOR WITH COVER COMPONENTS
REMOVED OR DAMAGED.
ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING OR REPAIRS REQUIRED ON THIS
PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTER PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL AND
LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT TO WHICH
THE COMPRESSOR IS CONNECTED PROVIDES PROPER
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING, CORRECT VOLTAGE AND AD-
EQUATE FUSE PROTECTION.
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RISK FROM MOVING PARTS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
MOVING PARTS SUCH AS THE PULLEY, FLYWHEEL AND BELT
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF THEY COME INTO CONTACT
WITH YOU OR YOUR CLOTHING.
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE COMPRESSOR WITH DAMAGED
OR MISSING PARTS OR ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR COMPRES-
SOR WITH PROTECTIVE SHROUDS REMOVED CAN EXPOSE
YOU TO MOVING PARTS AND CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY.
RISK OF BURNS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
TOUCHING EXPOSED METAL SUCH AS THE COMPRESSOR
HEAD OR OUTLET TUBES, CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS BURNS.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
NEVER OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR WITH GUARDS OR
COVERS WHICH ARE DAMAGED OR REMOVED.
ANY REPAIRS REQUIRED ON THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE
PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER PERSONNEL.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
NEVER TOUCH ANY EXPOSED METAL PARTS ON COMPRES-
SOR DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER OPERATION. COMPRES-
SOR WILL REMAIN HOT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER
OPERATION.
DO NOT REACH AROUND PROTECTIVE SHROUDS OR ATTEMPT
MAINTENANCE UNTIL UNIT HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO COOL.
RISK OF FALLING
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
A PORTABLE COMPRESSOR CAN FALL FROM A TABLE,
WORKBENCH OR ROOF CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE COMPRES-
SOR AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO
THE OPERATOR,
RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING
COMPRESSOR
(Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Surfaces)
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
OIL CAN LEAK OR SPILL AND COULD RESULT IN FIRE OR
BREATHING HAZARD, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT.
OIL LEAKS WILL DAMAGE CARPET, PAINT OR OTHER SURFACES
IN VEHICLES OR TRAILERS.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
ALWAYS OPERATE COMPRESSOR IN A STABLE SECURE
POSITION TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL MOVEMENT OF THE UNIT.
NEVER OPERATE COMPRESSOR ON A ROOF OR OTHER
ELEVATED POSITION. USE ADDITIONAL AIR HOSE TO REACH
HIGH LOCATIONS.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
ALWAYS PLACE COMPRESSOR ON A PROTECTIVE MAT WHEN
TRANSPORTING TO PROTECT AGAINST DAMAGE TO VEHICLE
FROM LEAKS. REMOVE COMPRESSOR FROM VEHICLE IMMEDI-
ATELY UPON ARRIVAL AT YOUR DESTINATION.
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SCFM or CFM: Standard Cubic Feet per Minute; a
unit of measurement of air delivery.
PSIG or PSI: Pounds per square inch gauge.
U.L. Listed: Products that are listed by Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc. (UL) have been evaluated by UL and
meet applicable UL Standards of Safety.
Congratulations! You have purchased a one cylinder,
compact, permanently lubricated compressor. The
absence of a tank and the ultra light weight gives you
added mobility as well as ease in storage, while it
allows you to utilize many air tools, including inflators,
blow guns, spray guns, air brushes, caulking guns and
etchers. Permanently lubricated (oilless) design
means you never have to add oil which also guaran-
tees that you will spray entirely oilfree air.
The compressor outfit you have chosen is unique in
that it combines the portability of a compact with
many of the capabilities of a much larger tank outfit.
With your new compressor outfit you can operate
many of the power tools that until now required a
much larger and more costly compressor outfit,
without sacrificing portability or operating features
normally found only on compact compressors. The
pump is a state-of-the-art, lightweight, permanently
lubricated design powered by a motor. The perma-
nent lube design means you never have to add oil
which also guarantees that you will spray entirely
oilfree air.
A 1/4" x 15' air hose with integral pressure adjusting
valve is supplied with your compressor, as well as an
air chuck. Accessories for use with your new com-
pressor are available through the current Sears Power
and Hand Tools Catalog or at full line Sears stores.
Your compressor will operate many accessories.
Check the pressure and flow rating recommended by
the accessory manufacturer. Make sure it is compat-
ible with the air delivery of your compressor.
A 1/4" x 15' air hose with integral pressure adjusting
valve is supplied with your compressor, as well as an
air chuck. Accessories for use with your new com-
pressor are available through the current Sears Power
and Hand Tools Catalog or at full line Sears stores.
Your compressor will operate many accessories.
Check the pressure and flow rating recommended by
the accessory manufacturer. Make sure it is compat-
ible with the air delivery of your compressor.
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AirCompressorPump:Tocompressair,thepiston
movesupanddowninthecylinder.Onthedown-
stroke,airisdrawninthroughtheairintakemuffler
(valves).Theexhaustvalveremainsclosed.Onthe
upstrokeofthepiston,airiscompressed.Theintake
valvescloseandcompressedairisforcedoutthrough
theexhaustvalveandthenthroughtheairhose.
AdjustablePressureValve:Thepressurevalve
controlstheamountofpressuregoingfromtheair
compressortotheaccessory.Thepressureadjusting
valvecanbeusedtosetapproximatepressure
between10and125P.S.I.(125P.S.I.isthehighest
pressurethiscompressorwilldeliver).
ALWAYSSETTHEPRESSUREVALVEAT
ORBELOWTHEREQUIREDPRESSURE
FORTHEACCESSORYBEINGUSED
BEFORESTARTINGYOURCOMPRESSOR.
FORINFLATIONOROTHERUSESRE-
QUIRINGACCURATEPRESSURE,USEA
PRESSUREGAUGE.
Accumulator Tank (not included on some models):
Your accumulator tank is equipped with a relief (pop-
off) valve to prevent an over pressure condition inthe
tank. This 2 gallon tank is not designed to store air,
but rather to provide the additional volume of com-
pressed air necessary to operate a wide variety of air
tools. When starting your compressor, attach the tool
to the hose, set the pressure adjusting valve at the
required pressure, wait a few moments until the tank
fills with air. You will know the tank is filled when you
hear air bleeding through the pressure adjusting valve.
Depending on the type and size of tool being used,
you will occasionally need to wait for the tank to refill
before continuing. When you are finished or changing
tools, turn the compressor switch off and set the
pressure adjusting valve to 10 PSI and wait for the
tank to discharge completely.
Grasp the handle and lift the air compressor out of the carton. Remove the styrofoam and/or cardboard and
discard.
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Location of the Air Compressor
Your compressor comes to you completely as-
sembled and ready for use. Operate the air compres-
sor in a dry, clean, cool and well ventilated area. The
air compressor pump and case are designed to allow
for proper cooling. Clean or blow off dust or dirt that
collects on the air compressor. A clean air compres-
sor runs cooler and provides longer service. The
ventilation openings on your air compressor are
necessary to maintain proper operating temperature.
Do not place rags or other containers on or near
these openings.
Extension Cords
Use extra air hose instead of an extension cord to
avoid voltage drop and power loss to the motor.
If an extension cord must be used, be sure it is:
• a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will
accept the plug on the compressor
• in good condition
• no longer than 50 feet
• 14 gauge (AWG) or larger. (Wire size increases as
gauge number decreases.) 12 AWG, 10 AWG
and 8 AWG may also be used. DO NOT USE 16
OR 18 AWG.
it does not fit the available outlet, the correct
outlet should be installed by a qualified electri-
cian.
.
Inspect the plug and cord before each use. Do
not use if there are signs of damage.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. IF REPAIR-
ING OR REPLACING CORD OR PLUG, THE
GROUNDING WIRE MUST BE KEPT SEPA-
RATE FROM THE CURRENT-CARRYING
WIRES. NEVER CONNECT THE GROUND-
ING WIRE TO A FLAT BLADE PLUG TERMI-
NAL. (THE GROUNDING WIRE HAS INSU-
LATION WITH AN OUTER SURFACE THAT
IS GREEN - WITH OR WITHOUT YELLOW
STRIPES.)
If these grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if in doubt as to whether the compres-
sor is properly grounded, have the installation
checked by a qualified electrician.
120 Volt Models
White
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN
ELECTRICAL SHOCK. IN THE EVENT OF A
SHORT CIRCUIT, GROUNDING REDUCES
THE RISK OF SHOCK BY PROVIDING AN
ESCAPE WIRE FOR THE ELECTRIC CUR-
RENT. THIS AIR COMPRESSOR MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED. READ THE
FOLLOWING:
1. The air compressor is designed for 120 volt
operation only and is equipped with a cord having
a grounding wire with an appropriate grounding
plug. The plug must be used with an outlet that
has been installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances (see Figure
below). The outlet must have the same configu-
ration as the plug. DO NOT USE AN ADAPTER.
2. Do not modify the plug that has been provided. If
i5 AMP PLUG
GROUNDING _)i
PIN
120 Volts, 15 Amps
OUTLET
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