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641915-00,FSCP200 Compressor 3/14/06 7:31 AM Page 2 SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, coul
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641915-00,FSCP200 Compressor 3/14/06 7:31 AM Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury and property damage. Read and understand all warnings and operation instructions before using this equipment. HAZARD Risk of explosion or fire What Could Happen How To Prevent It Always operate the compressor in a well It is normal for electrical contacts within the ventilated area free of combustible motor
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641915-00,FSCP200 Compressor 3/14/06 7:31 AM Page 4 HAZARD Risk of Bursting Air Tank: The following conditions could lead to a weakening of the tank, and result in a violent tank explosion and could cause property damage or serious injury. What Could Happen How To Prevent It Drain tank daily or after each use. If tank 1. Failure to properly drain condensed develops a leak, replace it immediately with a water from tank, causing rust and thinning of the steel tank. new tank or replace the enti
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641915-00,FSCP200 Compressor 3/14/06 7:31 AM Page 5 HAZARD Risk of Electrical Shock WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Your air compressor is powered by Never operate the compressor outdoors electricity. Like any other electrically powered when it is raining or in wet conditions. device, If it is not used properly it may Never operate compressor with protective cause electric shock. covers removed or damaged. Repairs attempted by unqualified personnel Any electrical wiring or repairs required
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641915-00,FSCP200 Compressor 3/14/06 7:31 AM Page 6 HAZARD RISK OF BURNS WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Touching exposed metal such as the Never touch any exposed metal parts on compressor during or immediately after compressor head or outlet tubes, can result operation. Compressor will remain hot for in serious burns. several minutes after operation. Do not reach around protective shrouds or attempt maintenance until unit has been allowed to cool. HAZARD RISK FROM MOVING PARTS WHAT CAN H
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641915-00,FSCP200 Compressor 3/14/06 7:31 AM Page 7 HAZARD RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT CAN HAPPEN Unsafe operation of your air compressor Review and understand all instructions and warnings in this manual. could lead to serious injury or death to you Become familiar with the operation and or others. controls of the air compressor. Keep operating area clear of all persons, pets, and obstacles. Keep children away from the air compressor at all times. Do not operate the prod
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641915-00,FSCP200 Compressor 3/14/06 7:31 AM Page 8 GLOSSARY Become familiar with these terms before operating the unit. CFM: Cubic feet per minute. SCFM: Standard cubic feet per minute; a unit of measure of air delivery. PSIG: Pounds per square inch gauge; a unit of measure of pressure. Code Certification: Products that bear one or more of the following marks: UL, CUL, ETL, CETL, CSA/US have been evaluated by OSHA certified independent safety laboratories and meet the applicable Underwrite
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641915-00,FSCP200 Compressor 3/14/06 7:31 AM Page 9 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. In the event of a short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This air compressor must be properly grounded. The portable air compressor is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with an appropriate grounding plug (see illustrations). The plug must be used with an outlet that has been installed and grounded in accordance wit
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641915-00,FSCP200 Compressor 3/14/06 7:31 AM Page 10 Extension Cords Using extension cords is not recommended. The use of extension cords will cause voltage to drop resulting in power loss to the motor and overheating. Instead of using an extension cord, increase the working reach of the air hose by attaching another length of hose to its end. Attach additional lengths of hose as needed. If an extension cord must be used, be sure it is: • a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding
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641915-00,FSCP200 Compressor 3/14/06 7:31 AM Page 11 OPERATION Know Your Air Compressor READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustrations with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Description of Operation Become familiar with these controls before operating the unit. Auto/On/Off Switch: Set switch in AUTO/ON position to provide automatic Tank Outlet Pre
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641915-00,FSCP200 Compressor 3/14/06 7:31 AM Page 12 How to Use Your Unit How to Stop: 1. Set the Auto/On/Off switch to "OFF". Before Starting Break-in Procedure Serious damage may result if the following break-in instructions are not closely followed. This procedure is required before the air compressor is put into service and when the check valve or a complete compressor pump has been replaced. 1. Make sure the Auto/On/Off switch is in the "OFF" position. 2. Plug the power cord into th
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641915-00,FSCP200 Compressor 3/14/06 7:31 AM Page 13 MAINTENANCE Customer Responsibilities Daily or after Before each use each use Check Safety Valve l Drain Tank l To Check Safety Valve If the safety valve does not work properly, over-pressurization may occur, causing air tank rupture or an explosion. Before starting compressor, pull the ring on the safety valve to make sure that the safety valve operates freely. If the valve is stuck or does not operate smoothly, it must be replaced with
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641915-00,FSCP200 Compressor 3/14/06 7:31 AM Page 14 STORAGE Before you store the air compressor, make sure you do the following: 1. Review the "Maintenance" section on the preceding pages and perform scheduled maintenance as necessary. 2. Set the Auto/On/Off lever to "OFF". 3. Turn regulator knob counterclockwise and set the outlet pressure to zero. 4. Remove the air tool or accessory. 5. Pull ring on safety valve allowing air to bleed from the tank until tank pressure is approximately 20
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641915-00,FSCP200 Compressor 3/14/06 7:31 AM Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Performing repairs may expose voltage sources, moving parts or compressed air sources, personal injury may occur. Maintenance other than that recommended in the “Troubleshooting” section of this manual is not recommended and should be performed by trained service personnel. CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Thermal Low voltage. Extension cord is wrong overload length or gauge. Check protector cuts extension cord. out repeatedly. Im
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641915-00,FSCP200 Compressor 3/14/06 7:31 AM Page 16 PROBLEM CORRECTION CAUSE Operate safety valve Air leak from Possible defect in safety manually by pulling on ring. safety valve. valve. If valve still leaks, it should be replaced. Pressure reading It is normal for "some" If there is an excessive on the regulated pressure drop to occur. amount of pressure drop pressure gauge when the accessory is used, drops when an adjust the regulator following accessory is the instructions in the used.
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641915-00,FSCP200 Compressor 3/14/06 7:31 AM Page 17 PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Motor will not Allow compressor to cool for Motor overheated run. approximately 30 minutes so thermal overload switch will reset. If unit still does not start, empty air from tank and refer to "Thermal overload protector cuts out repeatedly" information. Check fuse box for blown Fuse blown, circuit breaker fuse and replace as tripped. necessary. Reset circuit breaker. Do not use a fuse or circuit breaker with highe
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641915-00,FSCP200 Compressor 3/14/06 7:31 AM Page 18 ACCESSORIES Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available from your local retailer. The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous. SERVICE INFORMATION Black & Decker offers a full network of company-owned and authorized service locations throughout North America. All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers with efficient and reliable power
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641915-00,FSCP200 Compressor 3/14/06 7:31 AM Page 19 AVANT DE RETOURNER CE PRODUIT POUR QUELQUE RAISON QUI SOIT, VEUILLEZ APPELER AU 1 800 544-6986 LIGNES DIRECTRICES EN MATIÈRE DE SÉCURITÉ / DÉFINITIONS AVERTISSEMENT : Assurez-vous de lire et de comprendre toutes les directives. Négliger de suivre les instructions énumérées ci-dessous pourrait être la cause d'un choc électrique, d'un incendie ou d'une blessure corporelle grave. Les symboles ci-dessous servent à vous aider à reconnaître cett
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641915-00,FSCP200 Compressor 3/14/06 7:31 AM Page 20 L'utilisation de cet outil peut produire et/ou propulser des poussières qui pourraient causer des problèmes respiratoires graves et permanents, ou d'autres problèmes médicaux. Portez toujours un appareil respiratoire approuvé par la NIOSH/OSHA pour vous protéger de la poussière. Dirigez les particules à l'écart de votre visage et de votre corps. Portez un dispositif de protection anti-bruit pendant l’utilisation. Dans certaines conditions
