Harbor Freight Tools 46149 Product manual

6-1/4 Gallon Oil Extractor

Item 46149

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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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SPECIFICATIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY

Reservoir Size 6-1/4 Gallons
Maximum Oil Level 4-1/4 Gallons
Extraction rate 1/2 GPM Maximum
Air Inlet 1/4 IN. - 18 NPT
Working Air Pressure 70-110 PSI
Oil Temperature 68-158° F
Oil Extractor Probes

(Total Qty = 5)

1/4 IN. x 27-1/2 IN. L, Nylon
5/16 IN. x 27-1/2 IN. L, Nylon
5/16 IN. x 39-1/4 IN. L, Nylon
1/4 IN. x 27-1/2 IN. L, Copper
9/32 IN. x 27-1/2 IN. L, Copper

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Keep this manual for the safety warnings and
precautions, assembly, operating, inspection,
maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the
product’s serial number in the back of the manual near
the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase
if product has no number). Keep this manual and the
receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.

Safety Alert Symbol
and Signal Words

In this manual, on the labeling, and all other
information provided with this product:

INFORMATION

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING
TO A RISK OF FIRE OR
INJURY TO PERSONS

1. Keep children away from product usage area.
Do not allow children to handle this product.

2. Store idle equipment. When not in use,
tools and equipment should be stored in a dry
location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and
equipment and keep out of reach of children.

3. Do not use this product if under the inuence
of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels on
prescriptions to determine if your judgement or

reexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there

is any doubt, do not attempt to use this product.

4. Use eye protection. Wear ANSI-approved
safety goggles when using this product.

5. Dress safely. Non-skid footwear or safety shoes
should be used when working with this product.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as
they can become caught in moving parts.
Wear protective hair covering to prevent long
hair from becoming caught in moving parts.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is

used to alert you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol,
indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE is used to address practices
not related to personal injury.

CAUTION, without the safety alert symbol, is used
to address practices not related to personal injury.

6. Industrial applications must
follow OSHA requirements.

7. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times to prevent
tripping, falling, and back injury, etc.

8. Replacement parts and accessories.
When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts. Only use accessories intended for
use with this product. Approved accessories
are available from Harbor Freight Tools.

9. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing
at all times. Use common sense.
Do not use this equipment when you are
tired or distracted from the job at hand.

10. Check for damaged parts. Before using this
product, carefully check that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for
damaged parts and any other conditions which
may affect the operation of this product. Replace
or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.

11. Maintain this product with care.
Keep this product clean and dry for better
and safer performance. For your safety,
service and maintenance should be performed

regularly by a qualied technician.

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12. Use the right product for the right job. There
are certain applications for which this product was
designed. Do not use small equipment to do the
work of larger industrial equipment. Do not use this
product for a purpose for which it was not intended.

Air Source

a. Never connect to an air source that

is capable of exceeding 200 PSI.

Over pressurizing the tool may cause
bursting, abnormal operation,

breakage of the tool or serious injury
to persons. Use only clean, dry, regulated
compressed air at the rated pressure or within the
rated pressure range as marked on the tool. Always
verify prior to using the tool that the air source has
been adjusted to the rated air pressure or within the
rated air-pressure range.

b. Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible

gases or any bottled gas as an air source
for the tool. Such gases are capable of

explosion and serious injury to persons.

4. Never use this equipment near open

ames, heat or ignition sources.

Allow oil to be extracted to cool down to
between 70-80° F before extracting oil.

5. Obey the manual for the air compressor
used to power this tool.

6. Install an in-line shutoff valve to allow
immediate control over the air supply in an
emergency, even if a hose is ruptured.

7. Close Ball Valve (4) before pressurization.
Do not attempt to pressurize
Tank (1) with Ball Valve open.

8. If used oil does not evacuate Tank (1)

upon pressurization, check to make
sure the Ball Valve (4) is fully closed
(with its handle in the horizontal position).

If this does not correct the problem remove
the unit from service immediately and have it

repaired by a qualied repair service technician.

9. Disconnect air supply after evacuating oil.

Oil Extractor Safety Warnings

1. Maintain a safe work environment. Do not
use this product in or near damp or wet areas.

Keep work area oor free of oil, grease, and

other liquids. Do not expose this product
to rain. Keep work area well lit. Make sure
there is adequate surrounding work space.

Remove all ammable liquids and objects from

the work area. Do not operate this product in the

presence of ammable liquids, gases, or dust.

2. Disconnect equipment from its air supply
source and release all compressed
air from the system before performing
any services or maintenance.

3. Do not leave this product unattended
while evacuating oil.

10. Do not drain caustic or ammable products.
Use as intended only.

11. WARNING! The brass components of this
product contain lead, a chemical known to
the State of California to cause birth defects
(or other reproductive harm).
(California Health & Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.)

12. The warnings, cautions and instructions

discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be understood by
the operator that common sense and caution
are factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

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