Craftsman 921.153101 User Manual

Owner's Manual

AIR COMPRESSOR
3-gallon

1.5 HP (max developed)
1 HP Running

Oil Lubricated

Model No_ 921.153101

CAUTION:

Before using this product,
read this manual and follow

all Its Safety Rules and

Opera'dngInsUuc'dons.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com/¢raftsman

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• Safety Instructions

• Installation & Operation

• Maintenance & Storag e

• "rroubleshootlng Guide
. Parts List

• Espaflol, p. 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Warranty .................................................................................... see below

Safety Instructions........................................................................ 1

ImportantSafety Instructions& Guldef=ne_......................................... 1

Spec_ffcabol18....................................................................................... 2

(31os._'y-. ....................................................................................... _...... 2

Duty Cycle .......................................................................................... 2

PaRs & Features ................................................................................... 3

Installarion& Assembly........................................................................ 4

Opera, rig Procedures .............................................................................. 5

Maintenance ............................................................................................ 6

Storage ...................................................................................................... 6

TroubleehDoOngGuide ......................................................................... 7

Parts IJet.................................................................................................... 8

Espahol ..................................................................................................... 10

Serwce Number ......................................................................... back sever

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN AIR COMPRESSOR

If this Craftsman Air Compressor fails due to manufacturer's defects in matertal or workmanship
within one >,earof Ihe date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR

SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES and it _,1"11be replaced or repaired (at our option),
free of charge

Ifthis Air Compressor is used for commarolalor ramal purposes,this warrat_y applies for only 90

days from the data of purchase. This warrantygives you specific legal rights and you may 8]se
have other rightswhich vary from stateto stata

Sears, Roebuck and Co., DepL B17WA,

Hoffl_an Estates. IL 60178

Safety Instructions

The informatton hated below should be read and

understood by the operator. Th=smformation is given to

_rote= the user while operating and stodngthe air

_ompmsSor. We utilize the symbols below to allow the

reader to recogntza important information about their
safety

n.J[_:lll I Ilia,

Indicatesanimmlnerltlyhazardoussituationwhip,h, if not
avoided,willresultindeathor serioustnjury.

ind|cstea • potentiallyhazardoussitua'donwhich,if not
e,volded,couldresultindeathorserousinjury

]ndtcatesa potent=allyhazardous situation which, if not

avoided,may result =nminoror moderate injury

When used without the ssfaty start symbol indicates a

potentiallyhazardous situation which,if not=,voided,may

dam %

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Important Safety lnstructions and Guidelines

• Save all Instructions

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tmpmperoperat=onor maintenanceofthe=produd_couldresultin seriousInjuryend/orpropertydamage.Read end
understandell ofthe warningsand safetyinstructionsprovidedbeforeusingth_ equipment,

The air compressorshould be operated on • dedicated 15 amp €lmult.Ifthe circuitdoes

not have 15 flee _nps available, a larger circuit must be used. Always use more sir

-hose before utilizingextension cords.AMexte_'_lencords used must be 12 gauge wi_

e maxtmum lengthof25 P..The circuitfusetype mustbe e time delay.Low voltagecould

cause damage tothe motor.

Risk of Moving Part s

If the sit €ompressor Is In operation, ell guards and covers should be attached or

installed correctly, If any guard or cover has been damaged, do not operate the

-equipment untilthe proper personnel has correctly repaired the aqulpmenL The power

-cord should beflee of any moving ptrts, twistingandlorcrimpingwhilein use and while

in ston_ge.

Risk of Burns

Risk of Falling

Risk from

Rylng Objects

There are surfaces on your air compressorthat whitein operation end thereafter can

-cause serious burns If touched, The equipment should t_eallowed time to coolbefore
any maintenance is attempted. Iterr_ such _ the compressor pump andthe outlet tube
are normallyhot during and after operttJon.

Operationof the air compressor should always be ina positionthat tsat'J_la. Never use
the air compressor on a rooftop or elevated positionthat could allow the unit to fell or

-be tipped over. Use additionalsit hosefor elevated jobs.

Alwayswear ANSI Z87,1 approvedsafetyglasseswith sideshieldswhen the air
compressoris in use. Turn off the air compressor and drainthe air tank before

perfownlnganytypeofmaintenanceordisassemblyofthehosesorfittings,Neverpoint
anynozzleorsprayertowardany pe_lofthe bodyor at otherpop_pieoranimals.

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Important Safely Inslruel_On#& Guldellne_

Risk to Breathing

Risk of

Electrical Shock

Risk of

Exploslo_- oI r,,=

Risk of Bursting

Avoidusingthe air compresSOr in conked areas, Always have adequate space

(12 Inshee) on aBsides of the air compressor.Also keep children, pats, and othersout
of the area of operation. This air ¢ompmesordoesnot provide breathable air for anyone

or any auxikary breathing device, _praying material will always need to be in another
areaaway from the air compressortonot allow Intake air to damage the air compressor

filter,

Never utilize the a_rooml_'eeasrin the tam or wet conditions.Any e|ectdcal issues or
repairsshould beperformed by authorizedpemonnel such as on aiectT_cianand should
oomp]ywithall nationaland localelectricalcodes. The air compressorshould also have

the proper three prong groundingplug, correctvoltage, and adequate _se protection.

;Ne._ operate the.compr_isor.neat oombusfible marshals,geeoUr_e01'e_oJ_nt-vapoFr_;

If spraying flammable materials, locatethe sir compressor at least 20 teat-sway fro_
the spray areal Never operate the air compressor indoorsor tn• confined area

Alway=draintheair cempres=ortankdailyoraftereachuse.If thetankdevelopsa task,

then replacethe air oompreasor.Neverusethe air compre_or aftera leek hasbeen

foundorW to makeanymodificationstothetank,Nevermodifythe air compreesor's
faotofysettingswhichcontrolthe tankpressureoranyother function,

Specdzcations

Pump ...................... Oil-lubedirect ddve-

Motor Indu_on .............. 1.5 HP max developed,

1HP funning

Bore ........................ 1.65w

_roke ....... ".............. 1,26"

Voltage Single Plisse ......... _120VAC

Glossary

CFM: Cubic feet per minute.
SCFM: _'_dard cub_r' feat per minute; a unitof measure

for air delivetT.

PSIG: Poundsper square Inch gauge: a unltof measure

forpressure.

ASME: AmericanSoolety of Mechanical Engineer=.
Catlfomla Code:Unlt may oomplywith CaliforniaCode

462 (f) (2)/(M) (2).

CuHn Pressure; -The air compressor will automatically

start to refillthe tank when the pressuredrops
below the pre._oribedminimum

Duty Cycle

This Is a 50% dutycy_'ieair compressor.Donotruntheair €ompressormorethan30 minutesof onehour.Doing
coulddamagethe =lr compressor.

Minimum Circuit Requirement . ..._15 Ampe

Air Tank Capac'W ............ .3 Ga,one

Cut-in Pressure ............... 95 PSI

Cut-outPressure ........... ., .125 PSI

SCFM @ 90 PSI ............ 2.4

Cut-Out Pressure: The pointat which the motorsteps

whenthe tank has reaohed maximum air

pressure,

Code Certification: Productsthat bear one or more of-

the followingmarks: UL, CUL,ETLCSA, have -

beenevaluated by O_HA-certl_]edindependent
safety laboratoriesand meet the applicable
UnderwritersLabor_tariee Standards for Safety