Dewalt D55180- Manuals

7 E n g lis h DANGER: RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION) WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • The compressed air directly from your compressor is not safe for breathing. The air stream may contain carbon monoxide, toxic vapors or solid particles from the air tank. Breathing these contaminant's can caus...

8 E n g li sh DANGER: RISK OF INJURY OR PROP ER TY DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING OR STORING WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Oil can leak or spill and could result in fire or breathing hazard; serious injury or death can result. Oil leaks will damage carpet, paint or other surfaces in vehicles or trai...

9 E n g lis h Tires: • Over inflation of tires could result in serious injury and property damage. • Use a tire pressure gauge to check the tires pressure before each use and while inflating tires; see the tire sidewall for the correct tire pressure. NOTE: Air tanks, compressors and similar equipmen...

10 E n g li sh • Always turn the compressor off and bleed pressure from the air hose and air tank before attempting maintenance, attaching tools or accessories. WARNING: RISK OF HOT SURFACES WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Touching exposed metal such as the compressor head, engine head, engine e...

11 E n g lis h WARNING: RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Unsafe op er a tion of your air compressor could lead to se ri- ous in ju ry or death to you or others. • Review and understand all instructions and warnings in this manual. • Be come fa mil iar with the op eration ...

13 E n g lis h SAFETY VALVE This valve (I) is designed to prevent system failures I by relieving pressure from the system when the compressed air reaches a predeter mined level. The valve is preset by the manu facturer and must not be removed or modified in any way. AIR INTAKE FILTER The filter (A) ...

15 E n g lis h 1. The cord set and plug (N) with this unit O P 115V N contains a grounding pin (O). This plug MUST be used with a grounded outlet (P). IMPORTANT: The outlet being used must be installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. 2. Ensure the outlet being used ha...

16 E n g li sh Compatibility Air tools and accessories that are run off the compressor must be compatible with petroleum based products. If you suspect that a material is not compatible with petroleum products, an air line filter for removal of moisture and oil vapor in compressed air is required. N...

18 E n g li sh 5. Move the On/Off switch to the ON position. The compressor will start. 6. Run the compressor for 20 minutes. 7. After 20 minutes, close the drain valve by turning clockwise so the air tank pressure can build. ( D55170, D55180) NOTE: Rotate the manual lock on the pilot valve into the...

19 E n g lis h WARNING: Risk of property damage. Over tightening the Pilot Valve knob can cause damage to the pilot valve. 7. Allow compressor to reach cut-out pressure. If compressor does not stop, contact a D E WALT service center or call 1-800-4-D E WALT for assistance. IMPORTANT: Always turn pil...

20 E n g li sh Maintenance Chart Procedure Daily Weekly Monthly 1 year or 200 Hours Check safety valve X Inspect air filter + X Drain air tank*** X Check pump oil level X Change pump oil**+ X Oil leak inspection X Inspect drive belt X Check drive belt tension X Check pulley/flywheel alignment X Chec...

21 E n g lis h Draining Air Tank (Fig. 1) WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. Risk from noise. Air tanks contain high pressure air. Keep face and other body parts away from outlet of drain. Use safety glasses [ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3)] when draining as debris can be kicked up into face. Use ear pro...

22 E n g li sh 4. Replace dipstick/oil fill plug and tighten securely. CHANGING OILNOTE: Pump oil contains substances that are regulated and must be disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations. WARNING : Hot surfaces. Risk of burn. Aftercooler, pump head and surround...

23 E n g lis h 6. Slide the pump to the new mark and retighten the pump mount- ing nuts. WARNING : Risk of moving parts. Use caution when rolling belt onto flywheel, fingers can get caught between the belt and flywheel. 7. With the pump secure, roll the belt over the flywheel and the pulley. 8. Chec...

24 E n g li sh Repairs To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by a D E WALT factory service center, a D E WALT authorized service center or other qualified service personnel. Always use identical replacement parts. Full One Year Warranty D E...

25 E n g lis h GLOSSARY CFM: Cubic feet per minute. SCFM: Standard cubic feet per minute; a unit of measure of air delivery. PSI: Pounds per square inch; a unit of measure of pressure. kPa (kilopascal): Metric pressure measurement. 1 kilopascal equal 1000 pascals. Code Certification: Products that b...

26 E n g li sh Troubleshooting Guide This section provides a list of the more frequently encountered malfunctions, their causes and corrective actions. The operator or maintenance personnel can perform some corrective actions, and others may require the assistance of a qualified D E WALT technician ...

27 E n g lis h Troubleshooting Codes CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1 Pilot valve does not release pressure when air tank reaches blow-off pressure Pilot valve must be replaced. Contact a D E WALT factory ser- vice center or a D E WALT authorized service center. 2 Fittings are not tight Tight...

29 E n g lis h CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION 24 Regulator is not adjusted correctly for accessory being used It is normal for some pressure drop to occur when an acces- sory is used, adjust the regulator as instructed in Regulator under Features if pressure drop is excessive. NOTE: Adjust th...

30 E n g li sh CODE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION 33 Regulator open Rotate the regulator knob counterclockwise to its built-in stop and push knob in to lock in place. 34 Possible defective motor or starting capacitor Contact a D E WALT factory service center or a D E WALT authorized service cente...