Craftsman 919727320 Owner’s Manual

8E / S

CRAFTSMAN

Model No.

OWNERS MANUAL FOR

CRAFTSMAN

PERMANENTLY LUBRICATED

919.727320

IMPORTANT:

Read the Safety Guidelines
and All Instructions Carefully
Before Operating

TANK MOUNTED

AIR COMPRESSOR

SAFETY GUIDELINES

ASSEMBLY

OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING

REPAIR PARTS

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Record in the spaces provided.
(1) The Model Number can be found on the

maintenance label on top of the motor
shroud or on the bar code label on the
rear of air tank-

(2) The Date Code Number can be found on

the bar cede label on the rear of the air
tank.

(3) The Serial Number can be found on the

bar code labe( on the rear of the tank.

(4) The Tank Registration Number is located

on the metal data plate which is welded
onto the backside of the air tank- (This
data plate is painted the same color as the

tank-)

Retain these numbers for future reference,

Model No

Serial No

Date Code.

Tank Registration No

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D20417 Rev. 1 6/28/00

Sold by Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ont. M5B 2B8

WARRANTY ......................................................... 2

SAFETY GUIDELINES ......................................... 2

WARNING CHART ............................................ 3-5

GENERAL INFORMATION ................................... 6

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

SPECIFICATION CHART ..................................... 7

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION .......................... 7

TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY ...................... 7

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

BREAK-IN PROCEDURES ................................... 8

Location ofAirCompressor ............................ 8

Lubrication and Oil ......................................... 8

GroundingInstructions.................................... 8

Voltageand Circuit Protection ......................... 9

Break-in Procedure ......................................... 9

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON AIR COMPRESSORS

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 SERVICE CENTER THROUGHOUT CANADA AND

SEARS WILL REPAIR IT, FREE OF CHARGE.

OPERATING PROCEDURES ....................................... 9

MAINTENANCE ........................................................... 10

AirFilter- Inspectionand Replacement .................. 10

Check Valve-Replacement .................................... 10

Safety Valve- Inspection ........................................ 10

Motor...................................................................... 10

Storage....................................................... _........... 10

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................ 11-12

AIR COMPRESSOR DIAGRAM ................................... 14

PARTS LIST ................................................................. 15

COMPRESSOR PUMP DIAGRAM .............................. 16

PARTS LIST ................................................................. 17

SERVICE NOTES .......................................................... 18

HOWTO ORDER REPAIR PARTS ................ Back Cover

If this air compressor is used for commercial or rental purposes, the warranty will apply for ninety
days (90) from the date of purchase.

This Craftsman Air Compressor warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other
rights which vary from province to province.

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ont. M5B 2B8

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information reTatesto 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 situation which, if CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious iniurv, not avoided, may result in minor or moderate iniurv.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, it CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a

not avoided, could result in death of serious Iniurv. potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result

in Drooertv damaae.

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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.

SKOEXPOSOO1

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

IT Is NORMAL FOR ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WITHINTHE
MOTORAND PRESSURESWITCHTO 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.

UNATrENDED OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT COULD
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

ALWAYS OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR IN A WELL VENTI-

LATED AREA FREE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS,

GASOLINE OR SOLWENT 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 VENTI-

LATED AREA. DO NOT OPERATE UNiT INDOORS OR IN ANY

CONFINED AREA.

ALWAYS REMAIN IN ATTENDANCE WITH THE PRODUCT

WHEN IT IS OPERATING.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

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AIR TANK: THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS COULD LEAD TO A WEAKENING OF THE TANK, AND RESULT IN A

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

WHIC_ CONTROL TANK PRESSURE.

4. EXCESSIVE VIBRATION CAN WEAKEN THE AIR TANK
AND CAUSE RUPTURE OR EXPLOSION.

VIOLENT TANK EXPLOSIOI_AND COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE OR SERIOUS INJURY.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

DRAIN TANK DAILY OR AFTER EACH USE. IF TANK DEVEL-
OPS 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.
THE TANKIS DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND SPECIFIC OPERATING

PRESSURES. NEVER MAKE ADJUSTMENTS OR PARTS

SUBSTITUTIONS TO ALTERTHE FACTORY SET OPERATING

PRESSURES.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

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.

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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 ATrACHMENTS. NEVER USE COMPRESSOR l J
INFLATE SMALL LOW-PRESSURE OBJECTS SUCH AS

CHILDREN'S TOYS, FOOTBALLS, BASKETBALLS. ETC.

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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

CARSON MONOXIDE, TOXIC VAPORS OR SOUD PARTICLES
FROM THE TANK.

HOWTO 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 PRES-

SURE FROM THE AIR HOSE AND TANK BEFORE ATTEMPTING
MAINTENANCE, ATI'ACHING 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
DIRECTLY 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 ELECTROCU-
TION.

ELECTRICAL GROUNDING: FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE

GROUNDING TO THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS

INJURY OR DEATH FROM ELECTROCUTION. SEE GROUND-

iNG IN_;TRVCTIQNS.

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 NIOSWMSHA 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 CERTAINTHAT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT TO WHICH

THE COMPRESSOR IS CONNECTED PROVIDES PROPER

ELECTRICAL GROUNDING, CORRECT VOLTAGE AND

ADEQUATE FUSE PROTECTION.

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