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English D55141 Air Compressor A. Quick Connects F. CUT-OUT PRESSURE SCFM @ 100 PSI (689.5 kPa) D55141 30 lbs. (13.61 kg) 10.5" (266.7 mm) 19.125" (485.8 mm) 21.375 (542.9 mm) 2.0 (7.6 liters) 120 PSI (827.4 kPa) 150 PSI (1034.2 kPa) 1.7 ...
English D55141 Air Compressor A. Quick Connects F. CUT-OUT PRESSURE SCFM @ 100 PSI (689.5 kPa) D55141 30 lbs. (13.61 kg) 10.5" (266.7 mm) 19.125" (485.8 mm) 21.375 (542.9 mm) 2.0 (7.6 liters) 120 PSI (827.4 kPa) 150 PSI (1034.2 kPa) 1.7 ...
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...the level of personal injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in a secure location away from compressor come into contact with approved safety equipment, always wear OSHA/MSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting face mask or respirator when using air tools, ... avoided, could result in death or serious injury. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY DEWALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) Important Safety Instructions WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you do this instruction manual for...
...the level of personal injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in a secure location away from compressor come into contact with approved safety equipment, always wear OSHA/MSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting face mask or respirator when using air tools, ... avoided, could result in death or serious injury. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS OR ANY DEWALT TOOL, CALL US TOLL FREE AT: 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) Important Safety Instructions WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you do this instruction manual for...
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... flow of fresh air to use . Do not operate unit indoors or in any confined area. • Always remain in attendance with your compressor is operating. • Always disconnect electrical power by moving the On/ Off switch in the OFF position and drain tank daily or after each... openings will cause serious overheating and could result in personal injury or property damage. To reduce the risk of compressor. • Operate compressor in conjunction with the compressor must be used in an open area at least 12" (30.5 cm) away from the air tank. Inline filters and safety equipment...
... flow of fresh air to use . Do not operate unit indoors or in any confined area. • Always remain in attendance with your compressor is operating. • Always disconnect electrical power by moving the On/ Off switch in the OFF position and drain tank daily or after each... openings will cause serious overheating and could result in personal injury or property damage. To reduce the risk of compressor. • Operate compressor in conjunction with the compressor must be used in an open area at least 12" (30.5 cm) away from the air tank. Inline filters and safety equipment...
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... which control air tank pressure. • The air tank is powered by a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center in accordance with a new air tank or replace the entire compressor. • Modifications or attempted repairs to the air tank. • Never drill...5 Attachments & accessories: • Exceeding the pressure rating of attachments. WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Your air compressor is designed to ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 rules. Never attempt to inflate small low pressure objects such as children's toys, footballs,...
... which control air tank pressure. • The air tank is powered by a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center in accordance with a new air tank or replace the entire compressor. • Modifications or attempted repairs to the air tank. • Never drill...5 Attachments & accessories: • Exceeding the pressure rating of attachments. WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Your air compressor is designed to ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 rules. Never attempt to inflate small low pressure objects such as children's toys, footballs,...
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...toward any part of the body or at high speed, resulting in serious burns. • Never touch any exposed metal parts on compressor during or immediately after operation. • Do not reach around protective shrouds or attempt maintenance until unit has been allowed to exposed ...skin and can propel dirt, chips, loose particles, and small objects at other people or animals. • Always turn the compressor off and bleed pressure from electrocution. English • Electrical Grounding: Failure to provide adequate grounding to which are damaged or removed. •...
...toward any part of the body or at high speed, resulting in serious burns. • Never touch any exposed metal parts on compressor during or immediately after operation. • Do not reach around protective shrouds or attempt maintenance until unit has been allowed to exposed ...skin and can propel dirt, chips, loose particles, and small objects at other people or animals. • Always turn the compressor off and bleed pressure from electrocution. English • Electrical Grounding: Failure to provide adequate grounding to which are damaged or removed. •...
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...DEWALT authorized service center. Stay alert at all times. • Never defeat the safety features of this product. • Equip area of operation with a fire extinguisher. • Do not operate machine with the operation and controls of the air compressor. • Keep operating area clear of all compressor... with missing, broken, or unauthorized parts. English • Attempting to operate compressor with damaged or missing parts or attempting to repair compressor with protective shrouds removed can result in serious injury. • Any repairs required...
...DEWALT authorized service center. Stay alert at all times. • Never defeat the safety features of this product. • Equip area of operation with a fire extinguisher. • Do not operate machine with the operation and controls of the air compressor. • Keep operating area clear of all compressor... with missing, broken, or unauthorized parts. English • Attempting to operate compressor with damaged or missing parts or attempting to repair compressor with protective shrouds removed can result in serious injury. • Any repairs required...
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... sure is controlled by popping out at its cut-out pressure setting, the safety valve (G) will automatically restart after the motor cools. The compressor will protect against high pres- Ensure regulated pressure gauge reads 0 PSI (0 kPa). 2. TANK PRESSURE GAUGE The tank pressure gauge (B) indicates ...B D C the reserve air pressure in large amounts. This pres- When the air compressor reaches cut-out pressure, the check valve closes, allowing air pressure to the tank pressure. Grasp the hose and pull to blow air through...
... sure is controlled by popping out at its cut-out pressure setting, the safety valve (G) will automatically restart after the motor cools. The compressor will protect against high pres- Ensure regulated pressure gauge reads 0 PSI (0 kPa). 2. TANK PRESSURE GAUGE The tank pressure gauge (B) indicates ...B D C the reserve air pressure in large amounts. This pres- When the air compressor reaches cut-out pressure, the check valve closes, allowing air pressure to the tank pressure. Grasp the hose and pull to blow air through...
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... made by attaching another length of hose to its end. ber decreases. 12 AWG and 10 AWG may also be properly grounded. This air compressor must be used with a grounded outlet (K). J K IMPORTANT: The outlet being used . Do not modify the plug provided. In the event... cord must comply with the National Electrical Code. • Circuit is equipped with this unit contains a grounding pin (L). CAUTION: Certain air compressors can be sure it does not fit the available out- English DISCONNECTING HOSES WARNING: Risk of Electrical Shock. Firmly grasp hose in the US...
... made by attaching another length of hose to its end. ber decreases. 12 AWG and 10 AWG may also be properly grounded. This air compressor must be used with a grounded outlet (K). J K IMPORTANT: The outlet being used . Do not modify the plug provided. In the event... cord must comply with the National Electrical Code. • Circuit is equipped with this unit contains a grounding pin (L). CAUTION: Certain air compressors can be sure it does not fit the available out- English DISCONNECTING HOSES WARNING: Risk of Electrical Shock. Firmly grasp hose in the US...
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...of the above conditions cannot be met, or if operation of the compressor repeatedly causes interruption of the power, it from a 20 amp circuit. Contact a DEWALT service center or call 1-800-4-DEWALT for information regarding acceptable noise levels in compressed air is not necessary ...to the body as close to change the cord set. MOVING When moving the compressor, grasp the handle and carry the compressor as possible. These ...
...of the above conditions cannot be met, or if operation of the compressor repeatedly causes interruption of the power, it from a 20 amp circuit. Contact a DEWALT service center or call 1-800-4-DEWALT for information regarding acceptable noise levels in compressed air is not necessary ...to the body as close to change the cord set. MOVING When moving the compressor, grasp the handle and carry the compressor as possible. These ...
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...pressure must never exceed the maximum pressure rating. BREAK-IN PROCEDURE WARNING: Risk of Bursting. This procedure is required before the air compressor is in instructions are not closely followed. Plug the power cord into service for safety, operation and maintenance instructions. Open the ... Read the instructions for air tools and accessories. NOTE: When the unit has been turned off . Drain air tank daily. Allow the compressor to cut -out pressure. Adjust regulator (D) to the ON position. See Regulator under Maintenance. Remove hose and accessory. 4. Drain the air...
...pressure must never exceed the maximum pressure rating. BREAK-IN PROCEDURE WARNING: Risk of Bursting. This procedure is required before the air compressor is in instructions are not closely followed. Plug the power cord into service for safety, operation and maintenance instructions. Open the ... Read the instructions for air tools and accessories. NOTE: When the unit has been turned off . Drain air tank daily. Allow the compressor to cut -out pressure. Adjust regulator (D) to the ON position. See Regulator under Maintenance. Remove hose and accessory. 4. Drain the air...
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...compressor plug from noise. Drain air tank. 4. NOTE: Take note of the positions and locations of parts during disassembly to make reassembly easier. Use safety glasses when draining as air flow noise is at the lowest point (this section should be performed by a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT... condensate contains lubricating oil and/or substances which may be regulated and must be replaced with the same type of valve. 12 Move compressor into face. Slowly rotate lever to catch discharge. 4. Checking Safety Valve WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. NOTE: All compressed air ...
...compressor plug from noise. Drain air tank. 4. NOTE: Take note of the positions and locations of parts during disassembly to make reassembly easier. Use safety glasses when draining as air flow noise is at the lowest point (this section should be performed by a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT... condensate contains lubricating oil and/or substances which may be regulated and must be replaced with the same type of valve. 12 Move compressor into face. Slowly rotate lever to catch discharge. 4. Checking Safety Valve WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. NOTE: All compressed air ...
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CAUTION: The use with your tool are available for purchase from date of the air compressor. Use only accessories rated equal to products sold in certain states or provinces. SERVICE INFORMATION Please have the following information available for all service calls:... AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to or higher than the rating of purchase. If you may have been made or attempted by a DEWALT factory service center, a DEWALT authorized service center or other rights which vary in Latin America, see website for warranty information. Always use with this tool could be performed...
CAUTION: The use with your tool are available for purchase from date of the air compressor. Use only accessories rated equal to products sold in certain states or provinces. SERVICE INFORMATION Please have the following information available for all service calls:... AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to or higher than the rating of purchase. If you may have been made or attempted by a DEWALT factory service center, a DEWALT authorized service center or other rights which vary in Latin America, see website for warranty information. Always use with this tool could be performed...
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... should not run , air pressure in pressure. It builds to build. Duty Cycle: This air compressor pump is called cut -out pressure. Cut-Out Pressure: When an air compressor is used. that a 50%-75% average duty cycle be maintained; Code Certification: Products that bear one or more than ...its capacity. The high pressure at which the motor shuts off , protecting your air compressor, it is recommended that is called cut -in the air tank begins to a certain high pressure before the motor automatically shuts off is capable...
... should not run , air pressure in pressure. It builds to build. Duty Cycle: This air compressor pump is called cut -out pressure. Cut-Out Pressure: When an air compressor is used. that a 50%-75% average duty cycle be maintained; Code Certification: Products that bear one or more than ...its capacity. The high pressure at which the motor shuts off , protecting your air compressor, it is recommended that is called cut -in the air tank begins to a certain high pressure before the motor automatically shuts off is capable...
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...5 Air leaks from safety valve...6 Knocking Noise...6 Pressure reading on the regulated pressure gauge drops when an accessory is used 7 Compressor is not supplying enough air to operate accessories 8,9,10,11,12 Regulator knob has continuous air leak 13 Regulator will not shut ...shut off motor when compressor Set the On/Off switch to OFF, if the unit does not shut reaches cut-out pressure off contact a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center. 2 Pressure switch cut-out too high Contact a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center....
...5 Air leaks from safety valve...6 Knocking Noise...6 Pressure reading on the regulated pressure gauge drops when an accessory is used 7 Compressor is not supplying enough air to operate accessories 8,9,10,11,12 Regulator knob has continuous air leak 13 Regulator will not shut ...shut off motor when compressor Set the On/Off switch to OFF, if the unit does not shut reaches cut-out pressure off contact a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center. 2 Pressure switch cut-out too high Contact a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center....
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...Replace air hose. Do not repair the leak. Check the accessory air requirement. Operate safety valve manually by your air compressor, a larger compressor is needed to occur when an accessory is used, adjust the regulator as instructed in air hose 11 Check valve ... pressure supplied by pulling on ring. It is normal for some pressure drop to operate accessory. Tighten fittings. Contact a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center. Decrease amount of bursting. Remove, clean or replace. English CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE 4 Defective air tank 5...
...Replace air hose. Do not repair the leak. Check the accessory air requirement. Operate safety valve manually by your air compressor, a larger compressor is needed to occur when an accessory is used, adjust the regulator as instructed in air hose 11 Check valve ... pressure supplied by pulling on ring. It is normal for some pressure drop to operate accessory. Tighten fittings. Contact a DEWALT factory service center or a DEWALT authorized service center. Decrease amount of bursting. Remove, clean or replace. English CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE 4 Defective air tank 5...