Harbor Freight Tools 67696, 68149 User Manual
SIX GALLON OILLESS
AIR COMPRESSOR
67696
Model
68149
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
In this manual, on the labeling, and
all other information provided with
this product:
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.
General Safety Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings
and instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result
in electric shock, re and/or serious
injury.
Save all warnings and instructions
for future reference.
Work area safety1.
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.
Keep work area clean and well lit.a.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate the Compressor in b.
explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of ammable liquids,
gases or dust. Compressor motors
produce sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away c.
from an operating compressor.
Electrical safety2.
Compressor plugs must match the a.
outlet. Never modify the plug in
any way. Do not use any adapter
plugs with grounded compressors.
Standard plugs and matching outlets
will reduce risk of electric shock.
Do not expose compressor to rain b.
or wet conditions. Water entering
a compressor will increase the risk of
electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never c.
use the cord for unplugging the
compressor. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
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parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety3.
Stay alert, watch what you are a.
doing and use common sense when
operating this compressor. Do
not use this compressor while you
are tired or under the inuence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating
a compressor may result in serious
personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. b.
Always wear ANSI-approved eye
protection during setup and use.
Prevent unintentional starting. c.
Ensure the Power Switch (133) is in
the off-position before connecting
to power source or moving the
compressor.
Compressor use and care4.
Do not use the compressor if the a.
Power Switch (133) does not turn
it on and off. Any compressor that
cannot be controlled with the Power
Switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the b.
power source before making any
adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing the compressor. Such
preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the compressor
accidentally.
Store an idle compressor out of c.
the reach of children and do not
allow persons unfamiliar with the
compressor or these instructions to
operate it. A compressor is dangerous
in the hands of untrained users.
instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Keep dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.
Check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may
affect the compressor’s operation.
If damaged, have the compressor
repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by a poorly maintained
compressor.
Use the compressor in accordance e.
with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of
the compressor for operations different
from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
Service5.
Have your compressor serviced by a.
a qualied repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the compressor
is maintained.
Air Compressor Safety Warnings
Risk of re or explosion - do not 1.
spray ammable liquid in a conned
area or towards a hot surface. Spray
area must be well-ventilated. Do not
smoke while spraying or spray where
spark or ame is present. Arcing parts
- keep compressor at least 20 feet
away from explosive vapors, such as
when spraying with a spray gun.
Risk of bursting - do not adjust 2.
regulator higher than marked
maximum pressure of attachment.
Risk of injury - do not direct air 3.
stream at people or animals.
Maintain the compressor. Keep d.
the compressor clean for better
and safer performance. Follow
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Do not use to supply breathing air. 4.
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Do not leave the compressor 5.
unattended for an extended period
while plugged in. Unplug the
compressor after working.
Keep compressor well-ventilated. Do 6.
not cover compressor during use.
Drain Tank daily and after use. Internal 7.
rust causes tank failure and explosion.
Do not remove the valve cover or adjust 8.
internal components.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE
GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS
(120 VOLT)
NAMEPLATE
AMPERES
(at full load)
0 – 6 18 16 16 14
6.1 – 10 18 16 Do not use.
10.1 – 12 16 16 Do not use.
12.1 – 16 14 12 Do not use.
EXTENSION CORD
LENGTH
25’ 50’ 100’ 150’
TABLE A
Compressor head gets hot during 9.
operation. Do not touch it or allow
children nearby during or immediately
following operation.
Do not use the air hose to move the 10.
compressor.
Release the pressure in the storage tank 11.
before moving.
The use of accessories or attachments 12.
not recommended by the manufacturer
may result in a risk of injury to persons.
All air line components, including hoses, 13.
pipe, connectors, lters, etc., must be
rated for a minimum working pressure
of 150 PSI, or 150% of the maximum
system pressure, whichever is greater.
USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD IS NOT 14.
RECOMMENDED. If you choose to use
an extension cord, use the following
guidelines:
Make sure your extension cord is in a.
good condition.
Use an extension cord which is heavy b.
enough to carry the current your product
will draw. An undersized cord will cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Table A shows
the correct size to use depending on
cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gauge. The smaller the gauge number,
the heavier the cord.
Industrial applications must follow OSHA 15.
guidelines.
Maintain labels and nameplates on the 16.
compressor. These carry important
safety information. If unreadable or
missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for
a replacement.
This product is not a toy. Keep it out of 17.
reach of children.
People with pacemakers should 18.
consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic elds in close proximity
to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker
failure.
WARNING: The brass components of 19.
this product contain lead, a chemical
known to the State of California to cause
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birth defects (or other reproductive
harm). (California Health & Safety code §
25249.5, et seq.)
The warnings, precautions, and 20.
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
110-120 V~ Grounded Compressors:
Compressors with
Three Prong Plugs
In the event of a malfunction or 1.
breakdown, grounding provides a path
of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This
compressor is equipped with an electric
cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into a matching
outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
INSTRUCTIONS.
GROUNDING
TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC SHOCK
AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT
GROUNDING WIRE
CONNECTION:
Check with a qualied electrician
if you are in doubt as to whether
the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not modify the power cord
plug provided with the
compressor. Never remove the
grounding prong from the plug.
Do not use the compressor if the
power cord or plug is damaged.
If damaged, have it repaired by a
service facility before use. If the
plug will not t the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a
qualied electrician.
Do not modify the plug provided – if it will 2.
not t the outlet, have the proper outlet
installed by a qualied electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-3.
grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. The conductor with
insulation having an outer surface that
is green with or without yellow stripes is
the equipment-grounding conductor. If
repair or replacement of the electric cord
or plug is necessary, do not connect the
equipment-grounding conductor to a live
terminal.
Check with a qualied electrician or 4.
service personnel if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, or if in doubt as to whether
the compressor is properly grounded.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that 5.
have 3-prong grounding plugs and
3-pole receptacles that accept the
compressor’s plug.
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Repair or replace damaged or worn cord 6.
immediately.
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Symbology
Double Insulated
Grounding
Pin
125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet
(for up to 125 V~ and up to 15 A)
This compressor is intended for use on 7.
a circuit that has an outlet that looks
like the one illustrated above in 125
V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet. The
compressor has a grounding plug that
looks like the plug illustrated above in
125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.
The outlet must be properly installed and 8.
grounded in accordance with all codes
and ordinances.
Do not use an adapter to connect this 9.
compressor to a different outlet.
V~
A
n0 xxxx/min.
Canadian Standards Association
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Volts Alternating Current
Amperes
No Load Revolutions per Minute
(RPM)
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