Operation; Know Your Air Compressor - Craftsman 107.16575 Owner's Manual

Regulator
pressure
gauge
Pressure
regulator
knob
Long infl ation
chuck
Tire gauge
Blow gun
Thread sealing
tape
1/4 in. male
connector fitting
1/4 in. male
connector fitting

KNOW YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR

Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all
operating features and safety rules.
Oil-free universal motor
Your air compressor features permanently lubricated bearings.
Air compressor pump
To compress air, the piston moves up and down in the cylinder.
On the down stroke, air is drawn in through the air intake valve
while the exhaust valve remains closed. On the upstroke, air is
Tank
pressure
gauge
Safety
valve
Locking
nut
Quick
couplers
25' PVC
hose
(see fi gure 2)

OPERATION

compressed, the intake valve closes and compressed air is forced
out through the exhaust valve, into the discharge line, through the
check valve and into the air tank.
On/Off power switch
This switch is used to start or stop the air compressor. Moving the
switch to the (ON) position will provide automatic power to the
pressure switch which will allow the motor to start when the air
tank pressure is below the factory set cut-in pressure. When in
the (ON) position, the pressure switch stops the motor when the
air tank pressure reaches the factory set cut-out pressure. Moving
8
Handle
On/Off
power
switch
Cord rewind
Tank
Rubber
foot
Drain
valve
Fig. 2
hook
Power
cord