RIDGID GP80150RTB Manual Del Operador página 12

OPERATION
 Replace fuel cap and tighten securely.
 Clean up any spills before starting the engine.
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never
remove fuel cap or add fuel to a machine with
a running or hot engine. Make sure the unit is
sitting on a flat, level surface and only add fuel
outdoors. If the engine is hot, let the unit cool
for at least five minutes before adding fuel. After
fueling, immediately replace fuel cap and tighten
securely. 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 a fire and
cause serious personal injury.
CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING AIR HOSE
(NOT PROVIDED)
See Figure 10, page 25.
WARNING:
Never exceed the air tool's pressure rating as
recommended by the manufacturer. When using
this air compressor as an inflation device, always
follow the maximum inflation guidelines stated by
the manufacturer of the item being inflated.
 Make sure the air compressor is off.
 Rotate pressure regulator knob fully in the counter-
clockwise direction so that the outlet pressure is at zero
(0) psi.
 Attach an air hose with 1/4 in. NPT quick-connect air fitting
to a quick-connect coupler (1/4 in.) on air compressor.
Make sure to push the air fitting fully into the coupler until
the sleeve springs forward to lock in place.
LOCATE AIR COMPRESSOR AT LEAST 20 FT.* AWAY TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE GETTING INSIDE THE HOME
* Minimum distance as recommended by U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov/co). Your specific
home and/or wind conditions may require additional distance.
Exhaust (CO)
Direct exhaust AWAY
from all windows, doors,
and vents.
To disconnect an air hose or an air tool:
 Make sure the air compressor is off.
 Confirm that the outlet pressure is at zero (0) psi.
 When disconnecting a hose from quick-connect coupler
(1/4 in.), always firmly hold fitting end of hose.
 Pull back on the release sleeve on the 1/4 in. quick-
connect coupler.
 With a firm grip, pull out the quick-connect air fitting that
is attached to the quick-connect coupler.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
Before first use, run the air compressor at zero tank pressure
with the drain valves fully open for 30 minutes.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE AIR
COMPRESSOR
See Figures 11 - 15, page 26.
NOTICE:
On a level surface with the engine off, check the
pump and engine oil levels before each use of the
compressor.
Before starting the engine:
 Connect all hoses.
 Check all fluids (oil and gas).
To start the engine:
 Turn the fuel valve to the OPEN 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/off switch in the ON (I) position.
KEEP AT LEAST
20 FT. AWAY
Only use OUTSIDE and
FAR AWAY from windows,
doors, and vents.
12 – English
CO Detector
in Living Areas