Craftsman 107.16574 Owner's Manual

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12GENERAL MAINTENANCEWhen servicing, use only identicalreplacement parts. Use of any other parts may create ahazard or cause product damage.Always wear safety goggles or safetyglasses with side shields during power tool operation or whenblowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.Always release all pressure, disconnectfrom power supply, and allow unit to cool to the touch beforecleaning or making repairs on the air compressor.Humidity in the air causes condensation to form in the air tank.This condensation should be drained daily and/or every hour,using the instructions found in Draining the Tank.The safety valve automatically releases air if the air receiverpressure exceeds the preset maximum. Check the safety valvebefore each use following the instructions found in Checking theSafety Valve.Inspect the tank yearly for rust, pin holes, or other imperfectionsthat could cause it to become unsafe.Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plasticsare susceptible to damage from various types of commercialsolvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths toremove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.WARNINGWARNINGWARNINGDo not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come incontact with plastic parts. Chemical can damage, weakenor destroy plastic which may result in serious personalinjury. Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wall-board,spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to acceleratedwear and possible premature failure because the fiberglasschips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes,commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommendusing this tool for extended work on these type of materials.However, if you do work with any of these materials, it isextremely important to clean the tool using compressed air.LUBRICATIONAll the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amountof high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normaloperating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication of thebearings is required.WARNINGRelease the ring. Air will stop escaping when the ring isreleased. Any continued loss of air after releasing thesafety valve ring indicates a problem with the safety valve.Discontinue use and seek service before continued use of theair compressor.If air leaks after the ring has been released,or if the valve is stuck and cannot be actuated by the ring, donot use the air compressor until the safety valve has beenreplaced. Use of the air compressor in this condition couldresult in serious personal injury.WARNINGMAINTENANCEMaintenance scheduleItems to check/change Beforeuse Daily EveryhourChecking the safety valve ●Overall unit visual check ●Draining the tank ● ●Check power cord for damage ●