Harbor Freight Tools 93874 manual

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    AIR COMPRESSOR 6 HP - 8 GALLON CAP A CITY Model 93874 ASSEMBL Y AND OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our Web site at: http://www .harborfreight.com Copyright 2006 b y Harbor F reight T ools ® . All rights reser ved. No por tion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape [...]

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    SKU 93874 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 2 y t i c a p a C k n a T r i A) l a t o T n o l l a G 8 ( n o l l a G 4 l a u D e p y T n g i s e D k n a T r i A s r e d e e l B k n a T m o t t o B l a u D / w m e t s y S k n a T l a u D w o r r a b l e e h W e r u s s e r P r i A m u m i x a MI S P 5 4 1 e v l a V e s a e l e [...]

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    SKU 93874 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 3 PERSONAL SAFETY 1. Stay alert. W atch what y ou are doing, and use common sense when oper- ating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while tired or under the influ- ence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operat- ing power tools ma y result in ser i[...]

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    SKU 93874 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 4 any other condition that ma y affect the tool’ s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly main- tained tools. 6. Use only accessories that are recommended b y the manufacturer for y our model. Accessor ies that ma y be suit[...]

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    SKU 93874 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 5 warr anties are void, and Harbor F reight T ools disclaims any liability whatsoe v er f or any loss , personal injur y , or damage . 4. D ANGER! Ne v er attempt to repair or modify the T anks (12). Welding, drilling, or any other modification will w eaken the T anks resulting in [...]

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    SKU 93874 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 6 FIRE AND EXPLOSION PRECA UTIONS 1. Gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable, and potentially e xplosive. Use proper fuel storage and handling procedures . Alw a ys hav e multiple ABC class fire e xtinguishers nearb y . 2. Keep the Compressor and surr ounding areas clean at all times[...]

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    SKU 93874 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 7 6. Keep gr ounded conductive objects, such as tools, awa y from exposed, live electrical parts and connections to av oid sparking or arcing. These ev ents could ignite fumes or vapors. 7. Do not refill the Fuel T ank while the Engine is running or while the Engine is still hot. D[...]

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    SKU 93874 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 8 3. W ARNING! The w ar nings and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cov er all possible conditions and situations that ma y occur . It must be under stood by the oper ator that common sense and caution are f actors which cannot be built into this product, b ut must be sup[...]

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    SKU 93874 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 9 OIL LEVEL SIGHT GLASS (21A) OIL BREA THER PLUG (37A) FIGURE B T o Fill The Fuel T ank: 1. Prior to first using the Compressor , the Engine’ s Fuel T ank MUST be filled with unleaded gasoline. (See Engine manufacturer’ s manual.) 2. T o do so , remov e the Fuel T ank Cap and f[...]

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    SKU 93874 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 10 T o Star t The Compressor: 1 . Check to mak e sure the Air T ank’ s two Drain Plugs (25), located at the bottom of the Air T anks (12), are fully closed. Check oil le vel f or both the compressor and the engine. (See Figure D.) OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS T o Install A Quic k Cou[...]

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    SKU 93874 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 11 QUICK COUPLER (NOT INCLUDED) T OOL PRESSURE REGULA TOR (29) T OOL PRESSURE GA UGE (55) T ANK PRESSURE GA UGE (46) FIGURE E TOOL PRESSURE REGULA TOR (29 2 . T ur n the T ool Pressure Regulator (29) counterclockwise completely . (See Figure E.) 3 . Connect an air hose (not include[...]

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    SKU 93874 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 12 10. IMPORT ANT : The Pressure Release V alve (9) is used when decompression is needed quickly and efficiently . T o decompress the air pressure in the T anks (12), tur n the T ool Pressure Regulator (29) to its “OFF” position. Then, pull out on the Pressure Release V alve to[...]

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    SKU 93874 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 13 INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING 1. W ARNING! Make sure the P ow er Switch of the Engine is in its “OFF” position. Release all air pressure from the system and disconnect all tools and equipment from the Air Compressor bef ore perf or ming an y inspection, mainte- nance[...]

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    SKU 93874 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 14 8. NO TE: Alwa ys dispose of old Engine oil and old Air Compressor oil in accor- dance with local, state, and f ederal regulations. front Belt Guard section. Loosen the four Screws (31) at the base of the Engine. Slide the Engine tow ard the Air Compressor to loosen tension on t[...]

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    SKU 93874 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 15 TR OUBLESHOO TING - COMPRESSOR Cannot reach maximum air pressure point Replace V alve[...]

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    SKU 93874 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 16 P ARTS LIST NO TE: Some par ts are listed and shown for illustration pur poses only , and are not available indi- vidually as replacement par ts. P a rt # D e scription Q ty. P a rt # D e scription Q ty. 1 Screw (M8 x 40) 2 30 Hose Clamp 2 2 Lock Nut (M6) 2 31 Screw (M8 x 45) 4 [...]

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    SKU 93874 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 17 ASSEMBL Y DIA GRAM NO TE: Some par ts are listed and shown f or illustration pur poses only , and are not av ailable individually as replacement parts.[...]

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    SKU 93874 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 18 NO TE: Some par ts are listed and shown f or illustration pur poses only , and are not av ailable individually as replacement parts. ASSEMBL Y DIA GRAM - CONT . 33A 28A 27A 24A 25A 26A 24A 100A 23A 17A 17AA 17B 35A 34A 29A 30A 31A 32A 26A 16A 15A 18A 14A 19A 20A 18A 17A 17AA 17B[...]

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    SKU 93874 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 19 LIMITED 2 YEAR W ARRANTY Harbor Freight T ools Co . makes e ver y effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from def ects in materials and wo r kmanship fo r the period of tw o [...]