Craftsman 107.16575 Owner's Manual

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4Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each use,making certain all connections are secure. Do not use ifa defect is found. Purchase a new hose or take to a qualifiedservice center for examination and repair.Release the pressure within the system slowly. Dust anddebris may be harmful.Store idle tools out of the reach of children and otheruntrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands ofuntrained users.Maintain tools with care. Follow maintenance instructions.Properly maintained tools are easier to control.Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,breakage of parts, and any other condition that mayaffect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the toolserviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorlymaintained tools.Never point any tool toward yourself or others.Keep the exterior of the air compressor dry, clean, andfree from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth whencleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-basedproducts, or any strong solvents to clean the unit. Followingthis rule will reduce the risk of deterioration of the enclosureplastic.SERVICETool service must be performed only by qualified repairpersonnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualifiedpersonnel may result in a risk of injury.Disconnect the power supply, open the drain valve todecompress the tank and allow water to drain, and allowthe air compressor to become cool to the touch beforeservicing. Turn the pressure regulator knob fully counterclockwise after shutting off the compressor.When servicing a tool, use only identical replacementparts. See Parts List in this manual. Follow theinstructions in the Maintenance section of this manual.Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow the Maintenanceinstructions may create a risk of injury.SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead the operator’smanualKnow your power tool. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn its applications and limita-tions, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reducethe risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.Eye protectionThe operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, whichcan result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safetygoggles, safety glasses with side shields, or a full face shield when needed. We recommendWide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.Risk of Fire or Explo-sionDo not spray flammable liquid in a confined area. The spray area must be well ventilated. Donot smoke while spraying or spray where sparks or a flame is present. Keep compressors asfar from the spraying area as possible, at least 15 feet from the spraying area and all explosivevapors.Risk of BurstingDo not adjust the regulator to result in output pressure greater than the marked maximum pres-sure of the attachment. Do not use at a pressure greater than the rated maximum pressure ofthis compressor.Risk of ElectricalShockHazardous voltage: Disconnect from the power source before servicing. The compressor mustbe grounded.Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot surface.Risk to Hearing Always wear ear protection when using this tool. Failure to do so may result in hearing loss.Risk to Breathing Air obtained directly from the air compressor should never be used to supply air for humanconsumption.Drain TankDrain the tank of moisture after each day’s use. If the unit will not be used for a while, it is bestto leave the drain valve open until such time as it is to be used. This will allow moisture to com-pletely drain out and help prevent corrosion on the inside of tank.WARNING