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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
2HP & 2.5HP
30 Litre & 40 Litre
Air Compressors
Warning!
Do not switch on
for the first time
without first
filling with oil.
• Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai
AC30G/AC40G
• Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris
050812 ED5 JJ
AC30G_AC40G 1 12/8/05, 4:48 PM
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Contents Warranty 2 Full 2 Years Home Use Warranty Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete Warning labels explained 3 satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass Introduction 4 manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our required level of performance and you may need the Environmental protection 4 assistance of our service department. Description of symbols 4 This product is warranted for a 2-year period for home Specifications 4 domestic use from t
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Warning labels explained On the tank of your air compressor you will notice various warnings about the operation of the compressor. These warnings and the procedures associated with them are Warning! explained fully in this manual on the following pages. Do not switch on Please take note of these. They are important for your for the first time safety and that of others in the vicinity. without first filling with oil. Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Oil L Oil L eOil L ve eOil L lve elv
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Description of symbols Dear Customer The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These If you require any help with your product, whether it represent important information about the product or is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information, instructions on its use. please phone our Help Line for an immediate response. Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in Wear hearing protection. New Zealand. Wear eye protection. Wear breathing protection. Introduction Conforms to r
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7. Dress correctly. Do not wear loose clothing or General safety instructions jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety gloves and non-slip footwear are recommended when regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating working outdoors. If you have long hair, wear a instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who protective hair covering. use and service the machine have to be acquainted with 8. U se saf
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17. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common • T o reduce the risk of fire or explosion, never spray flammable liquids in a confined area. It is normal for sense. Do not operate a power tool when you are tired. the compressor motor and pressure switch to produce sparks during use. If sparks come into contact with 18. C heck for damaged parts. Before using a tool, petrol vapours or solvents, they may ignite the vapours check that there are no damaged parts. If a part is and cause
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• T o avoid the risk of burns and injury from moving parts, • A lways press the on/off button down to switch off the do not operate the compressor with the safety shield compressor before switching off the power or removing removed. Allow hot parts to cool before handling or the power plug. servicing. • D o not use the compressor without first checking the oil • B e certain to read all the labels on the containers of level. It must be close to the red circle as viewed on the paint or other
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Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk factors. The following hazards may arise in connection with the tool’s construction and design: • D amage to the lungs if an effective breathing mask is not worn. • D amage to hearing if effective earmuffs are not worn. • D amage to the eyes if effective safety goggles or shield are not worn. Warning. In the event that an air line is cut or broken, the air supply must be turned off at the compressor
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1 Know your product 15 1. Handle 2. Pressure switch cover 3. On/off switch 13 4. Tank pressure gauge 5. Regulating knob 3 6. Regulated outlet valve 2 7. Regulated outlet pressure gauge 5 18 8. Safety valve 4 9. Non-return valve 16 7 10. Drain cock 6 11. Air tank 9 12. Wheel (x 2) 13. Safety shield 14. Oil filling cap 15. Air filter assembly 16. Oil level glass 11 17. Oil drain plug (not shown) 18. Air tap 12 10 1 14 8 AC40G 9 AC30G_AC40G 9 12/8/05, 4:49 PM
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Rubber feet Unpacking Fit the rubber feet on the Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is bracket on the front underside of the tank using the screws, missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has washers and nuts supplied. been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. 2 Assembly Oil Handle WARNING. The air compressor must be
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Air filter Open the valve by rotating OPEN the air tap (18) so it is in WARNING. The air filter must be added before first use. line with the air outlet Failure to fit the air filter will damage the compressor and (refer to the OPEN picture). will void the warranty. To close the valve, rotate the 1. Remove the plastic air air tap so it is facing to the 2 filter plug from the head of right or the left side of the the compressor. air valve (refer to the CLOSED 2. To fit the air filter
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regulated outlet gauge will be incorrect. This gauge ONLY 4. T o stop the compressor, push the On/Off switch down. indicates the correct pressure while air is being discharged Operation from the outlet. 1. The pressure in the tank is controlled by the action 5. O n completion of the task, i.e. when you have finished of the pressure switch located under the pressure using the compressor, or when you are leaving the switch cover (2). When the set maximum pressure i
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7. Take care when discharging air from the tank, i.e. from the safety valve, the drain cock or the air outlet. Compressed air can be extremely dangerous. Take care the discharge air does not cause dust, stones or any other foreign particles to be blown through the air and that the air is discharged in a safe manner. Troubleshooting Trouble Possible cause Possible remedy Power fault or supply voltage too low Check the power supply Motor will not run, running too slow or becoming excessive
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Troubleshooting continued Trouble Possible cause Suggested Remedy Insufficient pressure or decreased Motor running too slow Use authorised service centre to check and repair if necessary outlet capacity Dirty air filter cartridge Clean or replace the filter cartridge Leaking safety valve Use authorised service centre to repair or replace the switch Leaking pipe Use authorised service centre to check and repair if necessary Damaged gasket Use authorised service centre to check and repair if
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5. Check daily the operation of the safety valve. This Cleaning check should be performed when the tank contains 1. Keep the tool’s air vents unclogged and clean at all close to max pressure in the tank. times. To check the valve, pressurise the tank, and pull the ring 2. Remove dust and dirt regularly. Cleaning is best done OUTWARDS on the safety valve. with a soft brush or a rag. Air should discharge from the valve. 3. Re-lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals. Release the ring
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Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual before using this product. With continuing product development changes may Before returning this product for a have occurred which render the product received Warranty Claim or any other reason slightly different to that shown in this instruction Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia) manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand) change specifications without notice. Note: Specifications may differ from country to
