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Harbor Freight Tools OILLESS AIR COMPRESSOR 8 GALLON CAPACITY manual

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    OILLESS AIR COMPRESSOR 8 GALLON CAP A CITY Model 94355 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 sh[...]

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    SKU 94355 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 PAGE 2 PR ODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS SA VE THIS MANU AL Y ou will need this man ual f or the safety w ar nings and precautions, assemb ly , operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, par ts list and assemb ly diagram. K eep your in voice with this manual. Wr ite the in v oice[...]

  • Page 3

    SKU 94355 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 PAGE 3 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. 2. Do not operate power tools in e xplosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. P ower tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes . WORK[...]

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    SKU 94355 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 PAGE 4 PERSONAL SAFETY 1. Stay alert. W atch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating pow er tools ma y result in ser ious per[...]

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    SKU 94355 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 PAGE 5 6. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool. SER VICE 1. T ool service must be perf ormed only b y qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance p[...]

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    SKU 94355 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 PAGE 6 5. A v oid injur y . Nev er direct compressed air at people or animals. 6. Make sure the Air Compressor is located on a flat, level, sturdy surface capable of supporting the weight of the Compressor and any additional tools and equipment. 7. Industrial applications must follow OSH[...]

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    SKU 94355 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 PAGE 7 GROUNDED T OOLS: T OOLS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS 1 . T ools mar k ed with “Grounding Required” ha ve a three wire cord and three prong grounding plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If the tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding p[...]

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    SKU 94355 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 PAGE 8 DOUBLE INSULA TED T OOLS: T OOLS WITH TWO PR ONG PLUGS 4. T ools mar k ed “Double Insulated” do not require grounding. They ha ve a special double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.,[...]

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    SKU 94355 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 PAGE 9 UNP A CKING When unpacking, chec k to make sure all the par ts sho wn on the P ar ts List on page 14 are included. If any par ts are missing or broken, please call Harbor F reight T ools at the number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible. ASSEMBL Y INSTR UCTIONS 1[...]

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    SKU 94355 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 PAGE 10 4. Pressure Regulator Knob (14): The Pressure Regulator Knob enables the operator to adjust output pressure to the pneumatic tool being used. T o increase the amount of air pressure to the tool, turn the Pressure Regulator Knob clock wise. T o decrease the amount of air pressure [...]

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    SKU 94355 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 PAGE 11 T o Star t The Compressor: 1 . Check to mak e sure the Air Compressor’ s water Drain V alve (4) is fully closed. (See Figure E.) 3 . Make sure the Pressure Switch (57) is in its “OFF” position. Then inser t the P ow er Cord Plug (66) into the nearest 120 volt, grounded, ele[...]

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    SKU 94355 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 PAGE 12 6 . When finished using the Air Compressor , tur n its Pressure Switch (57) to its “OFF” position. Then, unplug the unit from its electr ical outlet. (See Figure D.) 7. Pull the ring on the Safety V alv e (10) to release any remaining compressed air in the Air T ank (3) of th[...]

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    SKU 94355 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 PAGE 13 7. Alwa ys store the Air Compressor in a clean, dr y , saf e location out of reach of children and other unauthorized people. 8. CA UTION! All maintenance, ser vice, or repairs not mentioned in this manual m ust only be perf ormed by a qualified service technician. 6. T o replace[...]

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    SKU 94355 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 PAGE 14 TR OUBLESHOO TING P roble m P ossible C a use P ossible S olution Circuit breaker/fuse trip often. 1. Excessive wire length cau ses v oltage to drop too much. 2. Restricted air passages. 3. Back pressure in pump h ead. 1. D o not use a n e xte nsion cord. Link additional air hose[...]

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    SKU 94355 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 PAGE 15 NOTE: Some par ts are listed and shown f or illustration pur poses only , and are not available individually as replacement parts. Part # Description Qty Part # Description Qt y 1 Screw (M6 x 25) 1 36 Outlet Valve Support 1 2 Rubber Support 1 37 Valve Plate 1 3 Air Tank 1 38 I nl[...]

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    SKU 94355 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353 PAGE 16 LIMITED 1 YEAR/ 90 DA Y WARRANTY 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 f or a period of ninety days from date of purchase that the motor is free of def ec[...]