RIDGID OL50145MW - Manual (Page 15)

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing use only identical RIDGID
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replacement parts. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields during power tool operation or when
blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a
dust mask.
WARNING:
Always release all pressure, disconnect from
power supply, and allow unit to cool to the touch
before cleaning or making repairs on the air
compressor.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
As a routine part of air compressor maintenance, it is also
advised that the oil is routinely checked for proper levels.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals
can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which
may result in serious personal injury. Electric tools
used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling
compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated
wear and possible premature failure because
the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly
abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators,
etc. Consequently, we do not recommend using
this product for extended work on these types
of materials. However, if you do work with any of
these materials, it is extremely important to clean
the product using compressed air.
LUbRICATION
All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the
unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further
lubr
ication is required.
REPLACING THE AIR FILTER
See Figure 14.

Remove the air filter screw.
 Remove the air filter cover.
 Remove the air filter.
 Install new air filter.
 Install the air filter cover.
 Install the air filter screw.
REPLACIN G THE SEMI-PNEUMATIC TIRE
 Remove the screws installed through the holes and metal
brackets in the tire rod.
 Remove the tire rod and pneumatic tire assembly.
 Remove hitch pins and washers on either side of semi-
pneumatic tire.
 Remove semi-pneumatic tire.
To install new semi-pneumatic tire, see Installing the
Semi-Pneumatic Tire in Assembly.
Fig. 4
air filter
air filter coVer screw