Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 38898 Harbor Freight Tools
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4 Gallon, 2 HP Peak Pancake Compr essor Model 38898 ASSEMBL Y and OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Copyright © 1999 by Harbor Freight T ools ® . All Rights Reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight T ools.
SPECIFICA TIONS Motor 1-3/4 HP Rated Electrical 120 V~, 1 1 Amps, 3450 RPM, Single Phase, 60 Hz Power Cord 3 prong grounded 14 A WG X 3C, double insulated, UL listed, 20’ long Air Outlet Fitting 1/4” NPT barbed Drive T y pe Direct Pump Stage Single Air T ank Size 4 Gal.
SAFETY W ARNING & CAUTIONS W ARNING: When using pneumatic equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and hazards. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS T OOL! 1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas invite injuries.
Handle ON / OFF Power Switch Pressure Gauge Air Flow V alve Pressure Release V alve T ank Drain V alve Foot Compressor Oil Dipstick Oil Reservoir Oil Drain Plug Air T a nk Power Cord Page 4 SKU # 38898 Rev 01/02 ELECTRICAL SET UP Y our compressor has a grounded, three-prong plug.
1. Unscrew the threaded Oil Dipstick to re- move it from the oil reservoir . 2. Look at the oil level on the dip stick. The proper oil level is shown on the illustration to the right. 3. If the oil level is low , add standard, non- deter gent 30-weight non deter gent compres- sor oil, (use lighter weight oil for cold weather operation).
Page 6 SKU # 38898 OPERA TION 1. Before each use, perform the following checks: Check to be sure the drain valve at the bottom of the tank is closed. Check to be sure the oil level is between the marks on the dip stick. Be sure the safety pressure release valve has not been damaged, and is functional.
Page 7 SKU # 38898 Rev 03/00 REV 1 1/01 REV 03/04 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULL Y THE MANUF ACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUT OR HAS PROVIDED THE P AR TS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONL Y :.
PAR TS DIAGRAM Page 8 SKU # 38898 Rev 03/00 REV 1 1/01 REV 03/04 REV 1 1/05 NOTE: Part # 7,8,9,10,1 1,12 are only available as a kit ( Rebuild Kit SKU 27349 ).
4A 5A 6A 9A 10A 11 A 12A 13A 14A PAR TS DIAGRAM (CONTINUED) Page 9 SKU # 38898 Rev 03/04 REV 1 1/ 05 4A Bolt 5A Hose 6A Rubber Foot 9A Air Flow V alve 10A Pressure-release V alve 1 1A Pressure Gauge 1.
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