Operation – Porter-Cable JOB BOSS C3550 User Manual

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OPERATION

Know Your Air Compressor

READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with

the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future

reference.

Description of Operation

Become familiar with these controls before operating the unit.
On/Auto/Off Switch (A): Turn this

switch "ON/AUTO" to provide automatic

power to the pressure switch and "OFF"

to remove power at the end of each use.
Pressure Switch (B): The pressure

switch automatically starts the motor

when the air tank pressure drops below

the factory set "cut-in" pressure. It stops

the motor when the air tank pressure

reaches the factory set "cut-out"

pressure.
Safety Valve (C): If the pressure switch

does not shut off the air compressor at

its "cut-out" pressure setting, the safety valve will protect against high pressure

by "popping out" at its factory set pressure (slightly higher than the pressure

switch "cut-out" setting).
Outlet Pressure Gauge (D):

The outlet pressure gauge

indicates the air pressure

available at the outlet

side of the regulator. This

pressure is controlled by the

regulator and is always less

than or equal to the tank

pressure.
Tank Pressure Gauge (E): The tank pressure gauge indicates the reserve air

pressure in the tank.
Regulator (F): Controls the air pressure shown on the outlet pressure

gauge. Pull the knob out and turn clockwise to increase pressure and

counterclockwise to decrease pressure. When the desired pressure is reached

push knob in to lock in place.
Universal Quick-Connect Body (G): The universal quick-connect body

accepts the three most popular styles of quick-connect plugs- Industrial,

automotive (Tru-flate), and ARO. One hand push-to-connect operation makes

connections simple and easy. The two quick connect bodies allow the use of

two tools at the same time.
Remote Console (H): Permits remote air regulation and control closer to work

area, includes two high-flow industrial/automotive style compatible quick-

connects, outlet pressure gauge, and a high-flow regulator.