Page 2 - Contents; Full 2 Years Home Use Warranty
Contents Warranty 2 Warning labels explained 3 Introduction 4 Environmental protection 4 Description of symbols 4 Specifications 4 General safety instructions 5 Additional safety rules for air compressors 6 Know your product 9 Unpacking 10 Assembly 10 Pre-start routine 11 To start & stop the com...
Page 3 - Warning labels explained; Oil Level
Warning labels explained On the tank of your air compressor you will notice variouswarnings about the operation of the compressor. Thesewarnings and the procedures associated with them areexplained fully in this manual on the following pages. Please take note of these. They are important for yoursaf...
Page 4 - Parameter; Dear Customer
Description of symbols The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. Theserepresent important information about the product orinstructions on its use. Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection. Wear breathing protection. Conforms to relevant standards forelectromagnetic compatibility. Specifica...
Page 5 - General safety instructions; Consider the environment in which you are working.
General safety instructions To use this tool properly, you must observe the safetyregulations, the assembly instructions and the operatinginstructions to be found in this Manual. All persons whouse and service the machine have to be acquainted withthis Manual and must be informed about its potential...
Page 6 - Additional safety rules for air compressors; Be certain to read all the labels on the containers of
17. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate a power tool when you aretired. 18. Check for damaged parts. Before using a tool, check that there are no damaged parts. If a part is slightlydamaged, carefully determine if it will operateproperly and perform its intended fu...
Page 9 - Know your product
Know your product 1. Handle2. Pressure switch cover3. On/off switch4. Direct outlet valve5. Direct outlet pressure gauge 6. Regulating knob7. Regulated outlet valve8. Regulated outlet pressure gauge9. Safety valve10. Non-return valve11. Drain cock12. Air tank13. Wheel (x 2)14. Safety shield15. Oil f...
Page 10 - Wheels
Unpacking Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikelythat your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part ismissing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate thetool until the parts have been replaced or the fault hasbeen rectified. Failure to do so could result in seriouspersonal injury...
Page 11 - To start & stop the compressor
Warning. The air filter must be added before first use. Failure to fit the air filter will damage the compressor andwill void the warranty.4. Remove the plastic air filter plug from the head of the compressor. 5. Carefully screw the air filter assembly (16) into the threaded hole taking care not to ...
Page 12 - Operation
Operation 1. The pressure in the tank is controlled by the action of the pressure switch located under the pressure switchcover (2). When the set maximum pressure is reachedthe pressure switch activates and the motor is switchedoff. The pressure then decreases as the air is used bythe connected tool...
Page 13 - Troubleshooting; Ensure that the lubricating oil is clean and that the oil
13 Troubleshooting Trouble Motor will not run, running too slow orbecoming excessively hot Main compressor sticking/tight Vibration or abnormal noise Possible cause 1. Power fault or supply voltage too low 2. Power cord too long or too thin 3. Faulty pressure switch 4. Faulty motor 5. Main compresso...
Page 14 - Maintenance
Maintenance 1. After the first 10 hours of working, empty the crank case of oil and refill with clean oil by removing thecrank case oil plug (left hand side of the crank case atthe bottom) Note. Use good quality compressor lubricating oil. • SAE30 or L-DAB 100 over 10°C • SAE10 or L-DAB 68 under 10°...
Page 16 - GMC Product Type; Save this Manual for future reference.
Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual before using this product. Before returning this product for a Warranty Claim or any other reason Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia)or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand) When you make your call, please have the following information at hand: • GMC Product Type ...