Harbor Freight Tools 67708 manual

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    2-1/2 HP 10 GALLON 125 PSI AIR COMPRESSOR Model 67708 SET UP AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Visit our website at: http://www .harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury . SA VE THIS MANUAL. Copyright © 2010 by Harbor Freight T ools ® . All rights reserved. No portion of this manual o[...]

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    Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 67708 CONTENTS IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION ................................. 3 GENERAL COMPRESSOR SAFETY W ARNINGS ........................................... 3 AIR COMPRESSOR SAFETY W ARNINGS ........................................... 4 GROUNDING ..................................[...]

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    Page 3 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 67708 SA VE THIS MANUAL Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly , operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’ s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product ha[...]

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    Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 67708 compressor . Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. Personal safety 3. Stay alert, watch what you are a. doing and use common sense when operating this compressor . Do not use this compressor whi[...]

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    Page 5 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 67708 Do not leave compressor unattended 5. for an extended period while plugged in. Unplug compressor after working. Keep compressor well-ventilated. Do 6. not cover compressor during use. Drain T ank daily and after use. Internal 7. rust causes tank failure and explosion. Add correct[...]

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    Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 67708 People with pacemakers should 20. consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic elds in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure. W ARNING: The brass components of 21. this product contain lead, a chemical known to the[...]

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    Page 7 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 67708 125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet (for up to 125 V~ and up to 15 A) Grounding Pin This compressor is intended for use on 7. a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated above in 125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet . The compressor has a grounding plug that looks like [...]

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    Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 67708 SPECIFICA TIONS Electrical Requirements 120 V~ / 60 Hz / 2.5 HP Amperage 14A (Dedicated circuit recommended) Air Outlet Size 1 / 4 ” -18 NPT Air Pressure Auto Shut-Off @ 125 PSI Restart @ 95 PSI Air T ank Capacity 10 Gallons Air Flow Capacity 5.3 SCFM @ 90 PSI 6.2 SCFM @ 40 PSI[...]

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    Page 9 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 67708 Assembly/Mounting Figure 2 Bolt (64) Bolt (64) Hex Nuts (65) Handle (72) Bolts (71) Bolts (71) T ank (70) Wheel (63) Wheel (63) 1. Attach the Wheels to the T ank, using the Bolts and Hex Nuts. Slide the Handle into the two slots on the 2. top of the T ank and secure in place with[...]

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    Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 67708 Consult your air tool’s manual for needed accessories. Checking the Oil Check the oil level before operation. 1. Fill the Pump Crankcase with premium quality SAE 30-weight, non-detergent, air compressor oil (sold separately). IMPORT ANT : Running the Air Compressor with the in[...]

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    Page 1 1 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 67708 GENERAL OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Read the ENTIRE IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Compressor Area Set Up Designate a work area that is clean and 1. well-lit. [...]

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    Page 12 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 67708 After the job is complete, turn the Power 13. Switch OFF . Unplug the Air Compressor . 14. Close the in-line Shutoff V alve. 15. Bleed air from the tool then disconnect 16. the tool. T urn the Drain V alve (66), at the bottom 17. of the T ank, two turns clockwise to release any [...]

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    Page 13 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 67708 MAINTENANCE AND SER VICING Procedures not specically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualied technician. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y FROM ACCIDENT AL OPERA TION: T urn the Power Switch “OFF” and unplug the Compressor from its electrical outlet befor[...]

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    Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 67708 Oil Maintenance Check the oil periodically for clarity . Replace oil if it appears milky or if debris is present, or every 6 months, or 100 hours of runtime, whichever comes rst. In harsh environments such as high heat or high humidity , you will need to replace the oil more [...]

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    Page 15 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 67708 T roubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Compressor does not start or restart Incorrect power supply . 1. No power at outlet. 2. Power cord not plugged in 3. properly . Thermal overload switch 4. tripped. Building power supply circuit 5. tripped or blown fuse. T[...]

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    Page 16 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 67708 Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Overheating Filters need cleaning/replacing. 1. Crankcase oil too thin or 2. incorrect type. Crankcase oil level too low . 3. Unusually dusty environment. 4. Cord is too small of a gauge or 5. too long to handle compressor . Unit not on l[...]

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    Page 17 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 67708 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULL Y THE MANUF ACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE P ARTS LIST AND ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONL Y . NEITHER THE MANUF ACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENT A TION OR W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THA T[...]

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    Page 18 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 67708 P ARTS LIST Part Description Qty 1 Cover 1 2 Elbow 1 3 Start V alve 1 4 Spring W asher M6 8 5 Screw M6 x 50 4 6 Air Filter 1 7 Cylinder Head 1 8 Head Gasket 1 9 V alve Plate 2 10 Metal Gasket 1 11 V alve 2 12 V alve Plate Gasket 1 13 Cylinder 1 14 Bolt M8 x 30 2 15 Spring W ashe[...]

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    Page 19 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 67708 ASSEMBL Y DIAGRAM[...]

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    Page 20 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. SKU 67708 LIMITED 1 YEAR / 90 DA Y W ARRANTY Harbor Freight T ools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of one year from date of purchase that the tank is free of defects in [...]