Page 2 - Contents; Warranty Power Tools
2 Contents Warranty Power Tools Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our required level of performance and you may need the assistance of our service department.This product ...
Page 3 - Warning labels explained; Please take note of these. They are important for your; Do not switch on
3 Warning labels explained On the tank of your air compressor you will notice various warnings about the operation of the compressor. These warnings and the procedures associated with them are explained fully in this manual on the following pages. Please take note of these. They are important for yo...
Page 5 - General safety instructions; Consider the environment in which you are working.
5 General safety instructions To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this Manual and must be informed about its pot...
Page 6 - Additional safety rules for air compressors
6 18. Check for damaged parts. Before using a tool, check that there are no damaged parts. If a part is slightly damaged, carefully determine if it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, proper mountin...
Page 8 - Contents of carton
8 WARNING. In the event that an air line is cut or broken, the air line needs to be immediately disconnected from the compressor at the quick release fitting. This will automatically stop the air from free flowing. A broken air line which is not supported is extremely dangerous and can whip around v...
Page 9 - Know your product
9 Know your product 1. Handle 2. On/off switch 3. Tank pressure gauge x 2 4. Regulated Nitto style quick release air outlets x 2 5. Regulating knob 6. Regulated outlet pressure gauge 7. Safety valve x 2 8. Combination valve (Non return, outlet and safety release in one valve) 9. Drain cock x 2 10. A...
Page 10 - Oil; To start and stop; To start & stop the compressor; OFF
10 Unpacking Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious persona...
Page 11 - Removing the air tank:
11 Operation 1. The pressure in the tank is controlled by the action of the pressure switch. When the set maximum pressure is reached the pressure switch activates and the motor is switched off. The pressure then decreases as the air is used by the connected tool until the set minimum pressure is re...
Page 12 - Installing the air tank:
12 4. Close the tank 1 isolation valve (18). 5. Disconnect the tank 1 inlet hose (25) from the combination valve (8), by sliding back the sleeve of the quick connect fitting and removing the inlet hose. Note. The inlet hose has been fitted with a special one way valve. On removal of the inlet hose t...
Page 14 - Troubleshooting
14 Troubleshooting Trouble Possible cause Possible remedy Motor will not run, running too slow or becoming excessively hot Power fault or supply voltage too low Check the power supply Power cord too long or too thin Use authorised service centre to replace the power cord Faulty pressure switch Use a...
Page 15 - Troubleshooting continued
15 Troubleshooting continued Trouble Possible cause Suggested Remedy Insufficient pressure or decreased outlet capacity Motor running too slow Use authorised service centre to check and repair if necessary Dirty air filter cartridge Clean or replace the filter cartridge Leaking safety valve Use auth...
Page 16 - Trouble
16 Troubleshooting continued Trouble Possible cause Suggested Remedy Excessive oil consumption Oil level too high Maintain the oil at the correct level Hole in oil filling plug (14) blocked Check and clean Piston ring and/or cylinder worn or damaged Use authorised service centre to check and repair ...
Page 17 - Maintenance; DO NOT CONTINUE TO USE THE COMPRESSOR; Maintaining the air filter; General inspection
17 Maintenance 1. After the first 10 hours of working, empty the crank case of oil and refill with clean oil by removing the crank case oil plug (left hand side of the crank case at the bottom) Note. Use good quality compressor lubricating oil. • SAE30 or L-DAB 100 over 10°C 2. After each subsequent...
Page 18 - Power cord maintenance
18 4. If the body of the compressor needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft damp cloth. A mild detergent can be used but nothing like alcohol, petrol or other cleaning agent. 5. Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts. CAUTION. Water must never come into contact with the tool. Power cord mainten...
Page 21 - GMC customer assist; Should you not have; contact phone numbers, email address
GMC customer assist If your product needs repairing, replacing, technical service or you simply need help or advice, please contact us on our Customer Assist Line 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). For prompt service we suggest you log your service request online at www.gmcservi...