Central Pneumatic 93657 Assembly instructions
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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
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back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number).
Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference. 20i
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Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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Safety .................................................2
Specifications .....................................7
Setup ..................................................8
Operation ...........................................10
Maintenance ......................................11
Parts List and Diagram ......................14
Warranty ............................................16
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This is the safety a-lert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
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The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions
and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and
caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
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before using. Many accidents are caused
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1. Risk of injury - do not direct air
stream at people or animals.
2. Risk of bursting - do not adjust
regulator higher than marked
maximum pressure of attachment.
3. Do not use to supply breathing air.
4. Keep compressor well-ventilated.
Do not cover compressor during use.
5. Do not leave compressor unattended
for an extended period while plugged in.
Unplug compressor after working.
6. Compressor head gets hot during operation.
Do not touch it or allow children nearby
during or immediately following operation.
7. Do not use the air hose to
move the compressor.
8. The use of accessories or attachments
not recommended by the manufacturer
may result in a risk of injury to persons.
9. All air line components, including hoses,
pipe, connectors, filters, etc., must be
rated for a minimum working pressure
of 150 PSI, or 150% of the maximum
system pressure, whichever is greater.
10. Air hose fittings may get hot during use.
Allow fittings to cool before disconnecting.
11. Industrial applications must
follow OSHA guidelines.
12. This product is not a toy.
Keep it out of reach of children.
13. Operate unit on level surface.
14. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
15. People with pacemakers should
consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to
heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker
interference or pacemaker failure.
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WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Eye Injury.
Wear ANSI-approved
eye protection.
WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Respiratory Injury.
Wear NIOSH-approved respirator.
WARNING marking concerning
Risk of Explosion.
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1. Tools marked with “Grounding Required”
have a three wire cord and three prong
grounding plug. The plug must be
connected to a properly grounded outlet.
If the tool should electrically malfunction
or break down, grounding provides a low
resistance path to carry electricity away
from the user, reducing the risk of electric
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2. The grounding prong in the plug is connected
through the green wire inside the cord to the
grounding system in the tool. The green wire
in the cord must be the only wire connected
to the tool’s grounding system and must
never be attached to an electrically “live”
terminal. _E**%^?J(&83%J7'3%,89%I'$7*$1`
3. The tool must be plugged into an appropriate
outlet, properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all codes and ordinances.
The plug and outlet should look like those in
the preceding illustration.
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1. Grounded tools require a three
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2. As the distance from the supply outlet
increases, you must use a heavier gauge
extension cord. Using extension cords with
inadequately sized wire causes a serious
drop in voltage, resulting in loss of power
and possible tool damage. _E**%G,+7*%F1`
3. The smaller the gauge number of the wire,
the greater the capacity of the cord. For
example, a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher
current than a 16 gauge cord. _E**%G,+7*%F1`
4. When using more than one extension cord
to make up the total length, make sure
each cord contains at least the minimum
wire size required. _E**%G,+7*%F1`
5. If you are using one extension cord for more
than one tool, add the nameplate%amperes
and use the sum to determine the required
minimum cord size. _E**%G,+7*%F1`
6. If you are using an extension cord
outdoors, make sure it is marked with the
suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to indicate
it is acceptable for outdoor use.
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7. Make sure the extension cord is
properly wired and in good electrical
condition. Always replace a damaged
extension cord or have it repaired by a
qualified electrician before using it.
8. Protect the extension cords from sharp
objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet
areas.
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Electrical Rating 120VAC / 2A
Motor Speed 1,750 RPM
Power Cord 6'
Maximum Air Pressure 58 PSI
Air Outlet 1/8" - 27 NPS
Air Output 0.5 CFM @ 20 PSI
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pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.
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1. Designate an area that is clean and
well-lit. The work area must not
allow access by children or pets to
prevent distraction and injury.
2. Before operating, make sure Compressor
is set up in a well-ventilated area, on a
flat, level, solid surface well away from
any flammable objects, such as drapes.
3. Keep at least 12″ of space around
Compressor to allow for air circulation.
4. Route Power Cord from Compressor to
grounded wall outlet, along a safe path,
without creating a tripping hazard or exposing
the Power Cord to possible damage.
5. Insert Power Cord into grounded outlet.
6. Connect one end of Air Hose to
Air Outlet of Compressor.
7. Connect other end of Air Hose to Air
Inlet of Airbrush (not included).
8. Turn on Power Switch and inspect
air connections for leaks.
9. Turn off and unplug Compressor,
then repair any leaks found.
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Should this occur, turn Power Switch off. Wait
until the Compressor cools. Then, turn Power
Switch on to resume work.
1. Insert Power Cord plug into grounded outlet.
2. Connect one end of Air Hose to
Air Outlet of Compressor.
3. Connect an Airbrush (not included)
to the other end of Air Hose.
M&$*- Use this Compressor only with
Airbrushes; do not use this Compressor with
any other type of painting equipment.
4. Turn the Power Switch on.
5. Adjust air pressure by lifting the Pressure
Regulator, turning it until proper pressure
is attained, then pressing it back down.
6. When finished using the Compressor,
turn its Power Switch off. Release any
remaining air, then disconnect the Airbrush.
7. Perform maintenance on the
Compressor according to the
instructions on the following pages.
8. Perform maintenance on the
Airbrush according to Airbrush
manufacturer’s instructions.
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