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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
2HP & 2-1/2HP
24 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
AC24L/AC40L
030505 AC24/40L Ed5
• Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris
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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 domestic use from the date of the origi
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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. Page 11 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! Oil Level Tank Drain Air InletŁ Filter Unit starts Keep oil
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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. Wear hearing protection. Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in Wear eye protection. New Zealand. Wear breathing protection. Introduction Conforms to re
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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 this Manual and must
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17. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sparks during use. If sparks come into contact with sense. Do not operate a power tool when you are petrol vapours or solvents, they may ignite the vapours tired. and cause a fire or explosion. 18. Check for damaged parts. Before using a tool, check • Always operate the compressor in a well ventilated area. that there are no damaged parts. If a part is slightly Do not smoke while spraying. Do not spray where sparks damaged, carefully determine
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paint or other materials to be sprayed. Closely follow all • Note. The compressor is supplied empty of oil. It must safety instructions. Use a respirator mask if there is a be filled with oil before first use. chance that you might otherwise inhale the spray • After using the compressor, switch off the on/off material. Carefully check the effectiveness of any button, disconnect the power supply and open the respirator mask you intend using. outlet valve to release the pressure. • Always wear sa
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Warning. In the event that an air line is cut or broken, the air supply must be turned off at the compressor. A broken air line which is not supported is extremely dangerous and can whip around very quickly, both with the capability of striking people, and blowing foreign particles into the air. Do not attempt to catch the air line but immediately keep bystanders well clear and turn off the air supply to the hose, turn off the compressor at the On / Off button, and then remove the hose from th
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15 Know your product 1. Handle 2. Pressure switch cover 3. On/off switch 1 16 4. Direct outlet valve 5. Direct outlet pressure gauge 6. Regulating knob 3 7. Regulated outlet valve 14 8. Regulated outlet pressure gauge 9. Safety valve 2 10. Non-return valve 11. Drain cock 8 5 12. Air tank 17 13. Wheel (x 2) 7 14. Safety shield 9 6 15. Oil filling cap 4 16. Air filter assembly 17. Oil level glass 10 18. Oil drain plug (not shown) 12 13 11 9
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Rubber feet Unpacking Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely Fit the two rubber feet on the bracket on the front that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is underside of the tank using the screws, washers and nuts missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the supplied. tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has Warning. The air compressor must be filled with oil before been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious first use. personal
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Warning. The air filter must be added before first use. 4. Start the compressor by following the procedure in the Failure to fit the air filter will damage the compressor and section “To start and stop the compressor”. For the first will void the warranty. time of operation, run the compressor for 10 min with no load to ensure all parts are well lubricated. 4. Remove the plastic air filter plug from the head of the compressor. Warning. Be aware that presurised air will be discharged from the two
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Note. If you do not allow the air to discharge while you Operation are setting the regulator, the pressure as indicated on the 1. The pressure in the tank is controlled by the action of regulated outlet gauge will be incorrect. This gauge ONLY the pressure switch located under the pressure switch indicates the correct pressure while air is being discharged cover (2). When the set maximum pressure is reached from the outlet. the pressure switch activates and the motor is switched The discharge ai
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5. If the release valve under the pressure switch cover (2) 7. Take care when discharging air from the tank, i.e. from fails to operate when the on/off button is pressed the safety valve, the drain cock or the air outlet. down, switch the power supply off and determine the Compressed air can be extremely dangerous. Take care nature of the fault. the discharge air does not cause dust, stones or any other foreign particles to be blown through the air and 6. Ensure that the lubricating oil is clean
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Insufficient pressure or decreased 1. Motor running too slow 1. Use authorised service centre to outlet capacity check and repair if necessary 2. Dirty air filter cartridge 2. Clean or replace the filter cartridge 3. Leaking safety valve 3 – 7. Use authorised service centre to check and repair if necessary 4. Leaking pipe 5. Damaged gasket 6. Damaged or carbon coated valve seat 7. Damaged piston ring or cylinder Excessive oil consumption 1. Oil level too high 1. Maintain the oil at the correct
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General inspection 1. Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight. 2. The supply cord of the tool should be checked frequently for damage. If damaged, have the cordset replaced by an authorised service facility to avoid a hazard. Cleaning 1. Keep the tool’s air vents unclogged and clean at all times. 2. Remove dust and dirt regularly. Cleaning is best done with a soft brush or a rag. 3. Re-lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals. 4. If the body of the compressor needs cleaning,
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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
