Harbor Freight Tools 95499 User Manual
PANCAKE AIR COMPRESSOR
Model
95499
2 HP - 4 GALLON
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION!
Your Warranty Is Voided If:
You do not put a. compressor oil in the Compressor’s crankcase prior to its first use.
Before each use, check the oil level. Never run the Compressor with low or no compressor oil.
Running the Compressor with low or no oil will permanently damage the unit.
You b. drop the Air Compressor.
Always lift the Air Compressor using its Handle.
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TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, READ AND UNDERSTAND
ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
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contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor
Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements,
actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly and service
may not be included.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Requirements 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 2 HP Motor / 3400 RPM
14 Rated Amps
Power Cord Type: 14 AWG x 3 C x 6’10-1/2” Long
Power Plug Type: 3 Prong Grounded
Pressure Switch Type: ON/OFF (Pull/Push)
Compressor Style Pancake Round Tank
Pump Style Single Cylinder
Maximum Air Pressure 115 PSI
Air Flow Capacity 5.8 SCFM @ 40 PSI
4.4 SCFM @ 90 PSI
Auto Turn On/Shut Off Pressure On @ 85 PSI / Pressure Off @ 115 PSI
Air Tank Capacity 4 Gallons
Air Outlet Size 1/4”-18 NPT Female Threads
Recommended Oil Type SAE 15W-30W Non-Detergent Compressor Oil
Overall Dimensions 15-3/4” Diameter x 21” High
Weight 50 lb.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram.
Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front
cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
Keep your work area clean and well lit. 1. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.
Do not operate air compressors in explosive atmospheres, such as in the 2.
presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Air Compressors create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating an air tool. 3. Dis-
tractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from debris
such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed. Children should
not be allowed in the work area.
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PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating 1.
an air tool. Do not use an air tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating air tools may
result in serious personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. 2.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Pressure Switch (63) is in its “STOP” 3.
position, all pressure is safely released, and the unit is unplugged before
moving the Compressor and before performing any service, maintenance, or
cleaning procedures on the unit.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the Compressor on. 4. A
wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the machine may result in
personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 5. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of the air tool in unexpected situations.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. 6. Always wear ANSI-approved
safety impact glasses and hearing protection under a full face shield during use.
TOOL USE AND CARE
Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. 1. The correct
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
Do not use the Compressor if the Compressor’s Pressure Switch (63) does 2.
not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with its Pressure Switch is
dangerous and must be replaced.
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. 3. Tools
are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain tools with care. 4. Properly maintained tools are less likely to bind and are
easier to control. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use”
until repaired.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any 5.
other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your 6.
model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous
when used on another tool.
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SERVICE
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. 1. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instruc-2.
tions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create
a risk of electric shock or injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION! 1. Your Warranty is voided if:
You do not put a. compressor oil in the Compressor’s crankcase prior to
its first use. Before each use, check the oil level. Never run the Compressor
with low or no compressor oil. Running the Compressor with low or no oil will
permanently damage the unit.
You b. drop the Air Compressor. Always lift the Air Compressor using its Han-
dle.
DANGER! This Air Compressor is NOT equipped and should not be used 2.
“as-is” to supply breathing air. For any application of air for human consump-
tion, you must fit the Air Compressor with suitable in-line safety and alarm equip-
ment (not included). This additional equipment is necessary to properly filter and
purify the air to meet minimal specifications for Grade D breathing as described
in Compressed Gas Association Commodity Specification G 7.1-1966, OSHA 29
CFR 1910. 134, and/or Canadian Standards Associations (CSA). In the event the
Air Compressor is used for the purpose of breathing air application and proper in-
line safety and alarm equipment is not simultaneously used, existing warranties
are void, and Harbor Freight Tools disclaims any liability whatsoever for any loss,
personal injury, or damage.
DANGER! 3. Never attempt to repair or modify the Air Tank (50). Welding, drilling,
or any other modification will weaken the Tank resulting in damage from rupture or
explosion. Always replace worn, cracked, or damaged Tanks.
Maintain labels and nameplates on the Air Compressor. 4. These carry important
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replace-
ment.
WARNING! 5. Never use plastic (PVC) pipe for compressed air; serious injury or death
could result. Any tube, pipe, or hose used must have a pressure rating higher than
150 PSI. Minimum recommended pipe size: Up to 50 feet long use 1/2” diameter.
Greater than 50 feet use 3/4” diameter. Larger diameter pipe is always better.
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Make sure all tools and equipment used with the Air Compressor are rated to 6.
the appropriate capacity. Do not use any tool or equipment that does not operate
from 85 PSI to 115 PSI.
Drain the Air Compressor every day. 7. Do not allow excessive moisture to build
up inside the Air Compressor’s Tank. Do not open the Drain Valve (54) with more
than 10 PSI of air pressure in the Tank. Do not unscrew the Drain Valve so that
more than four threads are showing.
Avoid injury. 8. Never direct the Air Outlet Valve (67) at people or animals.
Do not alter or remove the Safety Release Valve (61).9.
Make sure the Air Compressor is located on a flat, level, sturdy surface capable 10.
of supporting the weight of the Compressor, operator(s), and any additional
tools and equipment.
Do not move or transport the Compressor if the Air Tank (50) is under pres-11.
sure.
Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines.12.
Never stand on the Air Compressor. 13. Serious injury could result if the Compres-
sor is tipped.
Never leave the Air Compressor unattended when it is plugged in and running. 14.
Turn off the Compressor, and unplug the unit before leaving.
Do not allow children and other unauthorized people to handle or play with 15.
the Air Compressor.
Do not modify the factory set pressure shutoff or startup switches. 16. This tool will
do the work better and safer at the speed and capacity for which it was designed.
Avoid body contact with oils and lubricants used in the Compressor. 17. If swal-
lowed, seek medical treatment immediately. For skin contact, immediately wash
with soap and water. For eye contact, immediately flush eyes with clean water.
WARNING: The brass components of this product contain lead, a chemical 18.
known to the State of California to cause birth defects (or other reproductive
harm). (California Health & Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.)
People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. 19. Elec-
tromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker
interference or pacemaker failure.
WARNING! 20. The warnings and precautions discussed in this 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.
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