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air pressure prior to Use only oil grade instruction manual.
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Contents Warranty 2 Warranty Power Tools Warning labels explained 3 Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete 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 the date of th
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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 explained fully in this manual on the following pages. Please take note of these. They are important for your safety and that of others in the vicinity. � ������� � ������� ������ ��� � ������ ��� To prevent build-up of Check the oil level before starting the • Do not switch on without Unit starts c
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Introduction Description of symbols Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. your expectations. It has been manufactured under These represent important information about the stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior product or instructions on its use. performance criteria. Wear hearing protection. You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, Wear eye protection. and, with proper care, it will give you many years Wear
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working outdoors. If you have long hair, wear a protective General safety instructions hair covering. To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety 8. Use safety accessories. Safety glasses and earmuffs regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating should always be worn. A face or dust mask is also instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who use required if the sanding operation creates dust. and service the machine have to be acquainted with this 9. Do
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affect the operation of the tool. A part that is damaged • Never directly inhale the compressed air produced by a should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised compressor and do not use it for charging breathing tanks. service facility, unless otherwise indicated in this • Do not use welding equipment in close proximity to the Instruction Manual. Defective switches must be replaced compressor. Do not weld anything to the air tank of the by an authorised service facility. Do not u
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• Prior to transporting the compressor make sure that Never apply the outlet air of this compressor directly on to the pressurised air is bled from the tank and that the any part of a person’s body. Do not attempt to block the air compressor is firmly secured. outlet with your finger or any part of your body. Note. Never transport pressurised tanks. Prior to The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any use transporting the air compressor make sure the tank has other than those
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Know your product 19 1. Handle 1 2. Pressure switch cover 3. On/off switch 4. Tank pressure gauge 15 5. Regulating knob 6. Regulated air outlet 7. Regulated outlet pressure gauge 13 7 8. Safety valve 18 9. Non-return valve 10. Drain cock 2 11. Air tank 9 4 12. Wheel (x 2) 8 13. Safety cover 5 14. Oil filling plug 11 15. Air filter assembly 17 16. Oil level glass 6 17. Air tap 18. Oil drain plug 12 19. Allen key for handle assembly 10 3 10 14 16 8
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Note. In order to fit the Unpacking handle the following supplied Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely accessories are required: that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. 1. Insert the handle into the Assembly inside walls on the brackets which have been welded onto Wheels
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Oil Pre-start routine WARNING. The air compressor must be filled with oil 1. Ensure that the location for the compressor is clean, before first use. dry and well ventilated. To prevent possible spillage of oil during transport, the 2. Ensure the crank case has been filled with oil and is at the correct level, and the air filter has been fitted. compressor oil is supplied in a separate container. It must be added to the compressor before turning the compressor 3. Open the regulated ou
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To increase the air pressure, rotate the regulating valve clockwise. To decrease the pressure, rotate the regulating valve anti-clockwise. Note. If you do not allow the air to discharge while you are setting the regulator, the pressure as indicated on the regulated outlet gauge will be incorrect. This gauge ONLY indicates the correct pressure while air is being discharged ON OFF from the outlet. 5. On completion of the task, i.e. when you have finished 4. To stop the compressor, lift the
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6. Ensure that the lubricating oil is clean and that the oil level WARNINGS. is maintained at the mid point of the red circle in the oil 1. Never attempt to remove any part of the compressor level glass (16). whilst the tank is under pressure. 7. Take care when discharging air from the tank, i.e. from the 2. Never attempt to remove any electrical component whilst safety valve (8), the drain cock (10) or the air outlet (6). the compressor is connected to the power supply. Switch Compres
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Troubleshooting continued Problem Possible Cause Suggested Remedy Motor running too slow Use authorised service centre to check Insufficient pressure or decreased 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 i
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Troubleshooting continued Problem Possible Cause Suggested Remedy Air line hose leaking Examine the air hose for any holes Insufficient pressure or decreased and tears. If the hose is found to be outlet capacity defective replace it. Safety valve leaking Examine the condition of the safety valve. If the valve is leaking immediately shut off the compressor and cease using it. Have the unit serviced/checked by an authorised service centre and repaired. Don’t continue to use the unit with
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Do not have your face close to the safety valve when General inspection performing this test as air will discharge from the valve at a 1. Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight. high force. 2. The supply cord of the tool should be checked frequently If the safety valve does not operate correctly in any way as for damage. If damaged, have the cordset replaced by an described above, turn off the compressor immediately and authorised service facility to avoid a hazard. have the
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GMC customer assist If your product needs repairing, replacing, technical service or you simply need help or advice, please contact us on our Customer Assist Line 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). For prompt service we suggest you log your service request online at www.gmcservice.com.au. Should you not have access to the Internet, please contact our service department on 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). 7am –7pm, 7days a week (AEST). Please n
