Sears Craftsman 919.150260 - Manual (Page 6)

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Grasp the handle and lift the air compressor out of the
carton. Remove the styrofoam and discard.
INSTALLATION AND START-UP PROCEDURES
Location of the Air Compressor
Your compressor comes to you completely assembled
and ready for use. Operate the air compressor in a dry,
clean, cool and well ventilated area. The air compressor
pump and case are designed to allow for proper cooling.
Clean or blow off dust or dirt that collects on air com­
pressor. A clean air compressor runs cooler and pro­
vides longer service. The ventilation openings on your
air compressor are necessary to maintain proper
operating temperature. Do not place rags or other con­
tainers on or near these openings.
Extension Cords
Use extra air hose instead of an extension cord to avoid
voltage drop and power loss to the motor.
If you must use an extension cord be sure it is:
• a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding
plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug
on the compressor.
• in good condition.
• 50 feet or shorter.
• 12 gauge (AWG) or larger. (Wire size increases as
gauge number decreases.) 10 AWG and 8 AWG,
may also be used. Do not use 14 or 16 AWG.
Grounding Instructions
WARNING
]
IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN A
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. IN THE
EVENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT, GROUNDING
REDUCES THE RISK OF SHOCK BY PRO­
VIDING AN ESCAPE WIRE FOR THE ELEC­
TRIC CURRENT. THIS AIR COMPRESSOR
MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED. READ
THE FOLLOWING.
1. The air compressor is designed for 120 volt operation
only and is equipped with a cord having a grounding
wire with an appropriate grounding plug. The plug
must be used with an outlet that has been installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances (see figure 2). The outlet must have the
same configuration as the plug. DO NOT USE AN
ADAPTER.
2. Do not modify the plug that has been provided. If it
does not fit the available outlet, the correct outlet
should be installed by a qualified electrician.
3. Before each use, inspect the plug and cord. Do not
use if there are signs of damage.
ADANGER
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. IF REPAIR­
ING OR REPLACING CORD OR PLUG, THE
GROUNDING WIRE MUST BE KEPT SEPA­
RATE FROM THE CURRENT CARRYING
WIRES. NEVER CONNECT THE GROUND­
ING WIRE TO A FLAT BLADE PLUG TER­
MINAL. (THE GROUNDING WIRE HAS
EITHER GREEN INSULATION OR GREEN
INSULATION WITH A YELLOW STRIPE).
If these grounding instructions are not completely under­
stood, or if in doubt as to whether the compressor is
properly grounded, have the installation checked by a
qualified electrician.
Plug
Ground
White
Wire
Outlet
PIN
Figure 2
120.VOLTS, 15 AMPS