Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product OL50135W RIDGID
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1 Y our air compressor has been engineer ed and manufactured to our high standar d for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
2 3 n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � n General Safety Rules .....................................
2 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fir e, and/or serious personal injury . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA n Keep y our work area clean and well lit.
4 5 n Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual care- fully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or seri- ous injury.
4 5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Pr oper interpr eta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer .
6 7 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requir es extreme car e and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service tech- nician. For service we suggest you return the product to the nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for r epair . When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
6 7 EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong gr ound- ing plugs and 3-pole receptac les that accept the tool’ s plug. When using a power tool at a cons iderab le dis tance from the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the curr ent that the tool will draw .
8 9 GLOSSAR Y OF TERMS Pressur e Switch Automatically controls the on/off cycling of the compressor . It stops the compr ess or wh en the cut -of f pres sur e in the tank is r eached and starts the compressor when the air pr essure drops below the cut-in pr essure.
8 9 FEA TURES Fig. 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Air Tank Capacity ....................................................... 5 gal. Air Pressure .................................................... 135 psi max. Air Delivery .................................
10 11 FEA TURES KNOW YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR See Figure 2. Before attempting to use this pr oduct, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. BUIL T -IN CORD WRAP A built-in cord wrap is provided for convenience in moving and storing the unit.
10 11 ASSEMBL Y BREAKING IN THE PUMP See Figures 4 - 5. Perform the following steps to break in the pump before using the air compressor for the first time. n Make sure the plug in the oil fill hole has been replaced with the dipstick and the oil level falls within the MIN and MAX range.
12 13 BUIL T -IN CORD WRAP OPERA TION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict sever e injury . WARNING: Alwa ys wear safety gog gles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools.
12 13 Fig. 8 REFERENCE LEVEL MARKS OIL FILL HOLE DIPSTICK OIL DIPSTICK OPERA TION CHECKING THE OIL See Figures 8 - 9. The air compressor is pr e-filled with the proper type and quantity of oil. However , it is necessary to check the oil level before each use, and add oil if needed.
14 15 OPERA TION Fig. 10 Fig. 11 USING THE AIR COMPRESSOR See Figures 10 - 11. n Ensure power switch is in the OFF (O) position and air compressor is unplugged. n If not already installed, attach hose to compressor as previously instructed. n Attach 1/4 in.
14 15 WARNING: If air leaks after the ring has been released, or if the valve is stuck and cannot be actuated by the ring, Do not use the air compressor until the safety valve has been replaced. Use of the air compressor in this condition could r esult in serious personal injury .
16 17 MAINTENANCE WARNING: W h e n s e r v i c i n g u s e o n l y i d e n t i c a l R I D G I D replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazar d or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
16 17 MAINTENANCE Fig. 15 Fig. 16 HEX HEAD BOL T DRAIN PLUG OIL FILL HOLE CHANGING THE OIL See Figures 15 - 16. Replace the oil after the first 100 hours of operation and every 300 hours following the first oil change. NOTE: Though not necessary , you may find it helpful to remove the wheel from the unit to easily access the oil drain.
18 19 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Compressor will not run Loss of power or overheating No electrical power Blown shop/house fuse Shop/house breaker open Thermal overload open Pressur e swit.
18 19 TROUBLESHOOTING Air r eceiver pr essure drops when com- pressor shuts of f Loose connections (fittings, tubing, etc.) Loose drain valve Check valve leaking Check all connections with soap and wa.
20 21 NOTES.
20 21 Proof of purchase must be presented when r equesting war - ranty service. This product is manufactured by One W orld T echnologies, Inc. The trad emark is licen sed fr om RIDGID, Inc. All warran ty commun ication s shoul d be dir ecte d to One W orld T ech nolo- gie s, Inc.
22 983000-800 7-05 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center . Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center near est you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www .
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