Break-In Period - RIDGID GP80145SW Manual Del Operador

OPERATION
ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK
See Figure 9, page 20.
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and
explosive. To prevent serious personal injury and
property damage, handle gasoline with care. Keep
away from ignition sources, handle outdoors only,
do not smoke while adding fuel, and wipe up spills
immediately.
When adding gas to the air compressor, make sure the unit
is sitting on a flat, level surface. If the engine is hot, let the
air compressor cool before adding gas. ALWAYS fill the fuel
tank outdoors with the machine turned off.
NOTE: Use unleaded gas only. DO NOT mix oil with gas.
 Before removing the fuel cap, clean the area around it.
Remove the fuel cap.
 Insert a clean funnel into the fuel tank then slowly
pour gasoline into the tank. Fill tank to approximately
1-1/2 in. below the top of the tank neck (this allows for
fuel expansion).
 Replace fuel cap and tighten securely.
 Clean up any spills before starting the engine.
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add
fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine.
Move at least 30 ft. from refueling site before
starting engine. Do not smoke and stay away from
open flames and sparks! Failure to follow these
instructions could result in serious personal injury.
ATTACHING/DISCONNECTING A HOSE
See Figure 10, page 20.
 Make sure the air compressor is off.
 Rotate pressure regulator knob fully counterclockwise.
 Attach hose with quick connect air fitting to 1/4 in. quick
coupler on air compressor. Make sure to push the hose
adapter end fully into the coupler until the sleeve springs
forward to lock it in place.
To disconnect an air hose or an air tool:
 Make sure the air compressor is off and confirm that the
outlet pressure is at zero (0) psi.
 When disconnecting a hose from 1/4-in. quick coupler,
always firmly hold release end of hose.
 Pull back on the release sleeve on the 1/4-in. quick
coupler.
 With a firm grip, pull out the quick-connect air fitting that
is attached to the quick coupler.

BREAK-IN PERIOD

Before first use, run the air compressor at zero tank pressure
with the drain valves fully open for 30 minutes.
NOTICE:
On a level surface with the engine off, check the
pump and engine oil levels before each use of the
compressor.
S TA R T I N G A N D S T O P P I N G T H E A I R
COMPRESSOR
See Figures 11 - 15, page 21
Before starting the engine:
 Connect all hoses.
 Check all fluids (oil and gas).
To start the engine:
 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
 Move the choke lever to the START position.
NOTE: If the engine is warm, leave the choke lever in the
RUN position.
 Place the pressure unloader in the vertical position.
 Put the on/stop switch in the ON position.
 Grasp the recoil starter and pull slowly until resistance is
felt. Give the recoil starter a short, brisk pull to start the
engine (no more than 4 pulls).
NOTE: Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back after
starting; return it gently to its original place.
NOTE: If the engine fails to start, wait several minutes
then repeat the above steps as needed.
 Allow the engine to run for 30 seconds, then move the
choke lever to the RUN position and place the pressure
unloader in the horizontal position.
NOTE: Once the air compressor is started, pressure
inside the air tank will build until the compressor reaches
145 psi. After reaching maximum tank pressure the
engine will idle allowing the pressure inside the air tank to
decrease until it reaches a preset level. When the pressure
falls below the preset level, the engine will accelerate and
provide additional air pressure.
To stop the engine:
 Put the on/stop switch in the OFF position.
WARNING:
The pump exhaust tube will become hot during
use. Avoid contact with the pump exhaust tube
when stopping the engine.
 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.
11 – English