Craftsman 919165190 Owner’s Manual
Owner's Manual
Permanently Lubricated
Single Stage
Vertical Portable
AIR COMPRESSOR
Model No.
919.165190
• Safety Guidelines
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
• Troubleshooting
• Repair Parts
• Espa_ol
CAUTION; Read the Safety Guidelines
and All Instructions Carefully Before
Operating.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60170 U,S.A.
visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsmen
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WARRANTY ........................................... 2
SPECIFICATION CHART .................................... 3
SAFETY GUIDELINES .................................... 3-8
GLOSSARY .............................................. 9
ACCESSORIES ......................................... 9
DUTY CYCLE ............................................ 9
ASSEMBLY ............................................. 10
INSTALLATION ........................................ 11-12
OPERATION .......................................... 13-15
MAINTENANCE ....................................... 16-17
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 18 19
STORAGE .............................................. 20
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............................ 21-23
REPAIR PARTS ....................................... 24-27
ESPAI_IOL ............................................ 28-49
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS ..................... back cover
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY AIR COMPRESSOR
If this air compressor fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within
one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS
REPAIR CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND SEARS WILL.
REPAIR IT, FREE OF CHARGE. If purchased from Orchard Supply Hardware,
return to the nearest Orchard Store and Orchard will repair it, free of charge.
If this air compressor is used for commercial or rental purposes, the warranty
wilt apply for ninety days from the date of purchase.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Sears, Robebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, II 60179
D24588 2-ENG
Model No. 919-165190
Max. Developed HP 5.5
Bore 2.38"
Stroke 1.35"
Voltage-Single Phase 120
Minimum Branch Circuit Requirement 15 amps
Fuse Type Time Delay
Air Tank Capacity 25 gallons
Approximate Cut-in Pressure 110
Approximate Cut-out Pressure 135
SCFM @ 40 psig 8.4
SCFM @ 90 psig 6.2
Refer to Glossary for abbreviations,
This manual contains information that is important for you to know end understand. This information
relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY end PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEM8. To help you rec-
ognize th{s information, we use the symbols below. Please road the manual end pay attention to these
_ctions.
_lndicates an imminent-
ly hazardous situation
i which, if not avoided, _ result in
orse'o sin'u ,
F_q_lndicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, coul._ddresult in
death or serieu_ injqrY,
_}ndicates a potentially
"_'m"" hazardo us situation
which, if not avoided, _ result in
minor or moderate injury.
_Used without the
safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situ
ation which, if not avoided, may
result in Drenertv damaog.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other con-
sfructlon activities contains chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some example 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 otten you do this type of work. re reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, always wear MSHA/NIOSH approved, prooerly fitting face mask or respirator when using
such too{s.
When uaing air tools, basic safety precautions should atways be followed to reduce the risk of of per-
sonal injury.
3-ENG D24588
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. RF_AD AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARN-
INGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
IT IS NORMAL FOR ELECTRICAL CONTACTS
WITHIN THE MOTOR AND PRESSURE SWITCH
TO SPARK.
IFELECTRICALSPARKSFRoMCOMPreS-
SORCOME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMA-
BLE VAPORS, THEY MAY IGNITE, CAUSING
FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
RESTRICTING ANY OF THE COMPRESSOR
VENTILATION OPENINGS WILL CAUSE SERI-
OUS OVERHEATING AND COULD CAUSE
FIRE.
UNATTENDED OPERATION OF THIS PROD-
UCT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE, DO NOT ALLOW THE COM-
PRESSOR TO OPERATE UNA'FrENDED.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
ALWAYS OPERATE THE COMPRES_OR IN A
WELL VENTILATED AREA FREE OF COM-
BUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR SOL-
VENT VAPORS.
IF SPRAYING FLAMMABLE MATERIALS,
LOCATE COMPRESSOR 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 COMPRES-
SOR.
NEVER PLACE OBJECTS AGAINST OR ON
TOP OF COMPRESSOR. OPERATE COM-
PRESSOR tN AN OPEN AREA AT LEAST 12
INCHES AWAY FROM ANY WALL OR
OBSTRUCTION THAT WOULD RESTRICT THE
FLOW OF FRESH AIR TO THE VENTILAT]ON
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.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER
BY MOVING PRESSURE SWITCH LEVER TO
THE OFF POSITION AND DRAIN "rANK DAILY
OR AFTER EACH USE.
D24588 4 ENG
WARNING: RISK OF BURSTING I'll
AIR TANK: THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS COULD LEAD TO A WEAKENING OF THE
TANK, AND RESULT IN A VIOLENT TANK EXPLOSION AND COULD CAUSE PROP-
ERTY DAMAGE OR SERIOUS INJURY,
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
1. FAILURE TO PROPERLY DRAIN CON-
DENSED 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 INFLATA-
BLES CAN CAUSE THEM TO EXPLODE OR
FLY APART, AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY.
/
HOW TO PREVENT IT
DRAIN TANK DAILY OR AFTER EACH USE. iF
TANK DEVELOPS A LEAK, REPLACE IT IMMEDI-
ATELY WiTH A NEW TANK OR REPLACE THE
ENTIRE COMPRESSOR
NEVER DRILL INTO, WELD, OR MAKE ANY
MODIFICATIONS TO THE TANK OR ITS
ATrACH MENTS.
THE TANK IS DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND SPE-
CIFIC 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 (IF NOT EQUIPPED) OF
YOUR COMPRESSOR. FOLLOW THE EQUIP-
MENT MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATION
AND NEVER EXCEEDTHE MAXIMUM ALLOW-
ABLE PRESSURE RATING OF A_ACHMENTS.
NEVER USE COMPRESSOR TO INFLATE
SMALL LOW-PRESSURE OBJECTS SUCH AS
CHILDREN'S TOYS, FOOTBALLS, BASKET-
BALLS, ETC,
WARNING: RISK FROM FLYING OBJECTS
WHAT CA N HAP, PEN
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.
HOw To PREVENT IT
ALWAYS WEAR ANSI Z87.1 APPROVED SAFE-
TY 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 MAINTENANCE,
All-ACHING TOOLS OR ACCESSORIES.
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WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR IS POWERED BY
ELECTRICITY. LIKE ANY OTHER ELECTRI-
CALLY POWERED DEVICE. IF IT IS NOT USED
PROPERLY IT MAY CAUSE ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
REPAIRS ATTEMPTED BY UNQUALIFIED PER-
SONNEL 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
WARNING: RISK TO BREATHING
HOW TO 'PREVENT IT
NEVER OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR OUT-
DOORS WHEN IT IS RAINING OR 1N WET CON-
DITIONS.
NEVER OPERATE COMPRESSOR WITH PRO-
TECTIVE COVERS 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 CIR-
CUIT TO WHICH THE COMPRESSOR IS CON-
NECTED PROVIDES PROPER ELECTRICAL
GROUNDING, CORRECT VOLTAGE AND ADE-
QUATE FUSE PROTECTION.
WH_T CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
THE COMPRESSED AIR DIRECTLY FROM
YOUR COMPRESSOR IS NOT SAFE FOR
BREATHING. THE AIR STREAM MAY CON-
TAIN CARBON MONOXIDE, TOXIC VAPORS,
OR SOLID PARTICLES FROM THE TANK.
BREATHING THESE CONTAMINANTS CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
SPRAYED MATERIALS SUCH AS PAINT, PAINT
SOLVENTS, PAINT REMOVER, INSECTICIDES,
WEED KILLERS, MAY CONTAIN HARMFUL
VAPORS AND POISONS.
D24586 6-ENG
AIR OBTAINED DIRECTLY FROM THE COM-
PRESSOR SHOULD NEVER BE USED TO
SUPPLY AIR FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. iN
ORDER TO USE AIR PRODUCED BY THIS
COMPRESSOR FOR BREATHING, SUITABLE
FILTERS AND IN-LINE SAFETY EQUIPMENT
MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED. IN-LINE
FILTERS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT USED IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE COMPRESSOR
MUST BE CAPABLE OF TREATING AIR TO
ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL AND FEDERAL
CODES PRIOR TO HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
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,
WARNING: RISK OF BURNS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
TOUCHING EXPOSED METAL SUCH AS THE
COMPRESSOR HEAD OR OUTLET TUBES,
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS BURNS.
WARNING: RISK FROM MOVING PARTS _
WHAT CAN HAPPEN How TO P.I_,EyENT IT
MOVING PARTS SUCH AS THE PULLEY, FLY- NEVER OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR WITH
WHEEL AND BELT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS GUARDS OR COVERS WHICH ARE DAMAGED
INJURY iF THE"YCOME tNTO CONTACT WITH OR REMOVED.
YOU OR YOUR CLOTHING.
A'I-rEMPTING TO OPERATE COMPRESSOR -ANY REPAIRS REQUtRED ON THIS PRODUCT
WITH DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS OR SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED
ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR COMPRESSOR SERVICE CENTER PERSONNEL.
WITH PROTECTIVE SHROUDS REMOVED CAN
EXPOSE YOU TO MOVING PARTS AND CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
NEVER TOUCH ANY EXPOSED METAL
PARTS ON COMPRESSOR DURING OR IMME-
DIATELYAFTER OPERATION. COMPRESSOR
WILL REMAIN HOT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES
AFTER OPERATION.
DO NOT REACH AROUND PROTECTIVE
SHROUDS OR A'I-FEMPT MAINTENANCE
UNTIL UNIT HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO COOL.
WARNING: RISK OF FALLING
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
A PORTABLE COMPRESSOR CAN FALL
FROM A TABLE, WORKBENCH OR ROOF
CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE COMPRESSOR
AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH TO THE OPERATOR.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
ALWAYS OPERATE COMPRESSOR IN A STA-
BLE SECURE POSITION TO PREVENT ACCI-
DENTAL MOVEMENT OF THE UNIT. NEVER
OPERATE COMPRESSOR ON A ROOF OR
OTHER ELEVATED POSITION. USE ADDI-
TIONAL AIR HOSE TO REACH HIGH LOCA-
TIONS.
7-ENG D24588
WARNING: RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN TRANS-
pORTING 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 TRAIL-
ERS
ALWAYSPLACE COMPRESSOR ON A PRO-
TECTIVE MAT WHEN TRANSPORTING TO
PROTECT AGAINST DAMAGE TO VEHICLE
FROM LEAKS. REMOVE COMPRESSOR FROM
VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY UPON ARRIVAL AT
YOUR DESTINATION.
WARNING: RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION
WH_&T CAN HAPPEN
UNSAFE OPERATION OF YOUR AIR COM-
PRESSOR cOULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS,
REVIEW AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUC-
TIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL.
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION
AND CONTROLS OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR.
KEEP OPERATING AREA CLEAR OF ALL PER-
SONS, PETS, AND OBSTACLES.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE AIR COM-
PRESSOR AT ALL TIMES.
DO NOT OPERATE THE PRODUCT WHEN
FATIQUED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
ALCOHOL OR DRUGS. STAY ALERT AT ALL
TIMES.
NEVER DEFEAT THE SAFETY FEATURES OF
THIS PRODUCT.
EQUIP AREA OF OPERATION WITH A FIRE
EXTINGUISHER.
DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE WITH MISSINQ,
BROKEN, OR UNAUTHORIZED PARTS.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
i
HOW T.Q, P,,_Ey_ENT IT
D24588 8-ENG
Become familiar with these terms
before operating the unit.
CFM: Cubic feet per minute.
SCFM: Standard cubic feet per
minute; a unit of measure of air deliv-
ery.
PSIG; Pounds per square inch
gauge; a unit of measure of pressure.
Code Certification: Products that
bear one or more of the following
marks: UL, CUL, ETL, CETL, have
been evaluated by OSHA certified
independent safety laboratories and
meet the applicable Underwriters
Laboratories Standards for Safety.
Cut-In Pressure: While the motor is
off, air tank pressure drops as you
When the tank pressure drops to a
certain low level the motor will restart
automatically. The low pressure at
which the motor automatically
restarts is called "cut-in" pressure.
Cut-Out Pressure: When an air
compressor is turned on and begins
to run, air pressure in the air tank
begins to build. It builds to a certain
high pressure before the motor auto-
matically shuts off, protecting your air
tank from pressure higher than its
capacity. The high pressure at which
the motor shuts off is called "cut-out"
pressure.
Branch Circuit: Circuit carrying elec-
tricity from electrical panel to outlet.
continue to use your accessory.
This unit is capable of powering the following Accessories. The accessories are
available through the current Power and Hand Tool Catalog or full-line Sears
stores.
Accessories
• In Line Filter
• Tire Air Chuck
• Quick Connector Sets (various
sizes)
• Air Pressure Regulators
Air compressors should be operated
on not more than a 50% duty cycle.
This means an air compressor that
pumps air more than 50% of one
hour is considered misuse, because
• Oil Fog Lubricators
• Air Hose:l/4", 3/8" or 1/2" I.D. in
various lengths
Refer to the selection chart located
on the unit to select the tools this unit
is capable of powering.
the air compressor isundersized for
the required air demand. Maximum
compressor pumping time per hour is
30 minutes.
9-ENG D24588
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