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 6Contents of carton 8 Know your product 9 Unpacking 10 Assembly 10 Pre-start routine 11 To star...
Page 3 - Warning labels explained; On the tank of your air compressor you will notice various
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 your...
Page 4 - AC30G AC40G; Dear Customer
Description of symbols The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use. Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection. Wear breathing protection. Conforms to relevant standards for electromagnetic compatibility. Specif...
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 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 poten...
Page 6 - Additional safety rules for air compressors
17. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate a power tool when you are tired. 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...
Page 7 - Wear a breathing or respirator mask.
• To avoid the risk of burns and injury from moving parts, do not operate the compressor with the safety shield removed. Allow hot parts to cool before handling or servicing. • Be certain to read all the labels on the containers of paint or other materials to be sprayed. Closely follow all safety in...
Page 8 - Contents of carton; Additional contents for the 40L
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk factors. The following hazards may arise in connection with the tool’s construction and design: • Damage to the lungs if an effective breathing mask is not worn. • Damage to hearing if effective earmuffs are n...
Page 9 - Know your product; pressure gauge
AC40G Know your product 1. Handle2. Pressure switch cover3. On/off switch4. Tank pressure gauge 5. Regulating knob6. Regulated outlet valve7. Regulated outlet pressure gauge 8. Safety valve9. Non-return valve10. Drain cock11. Air tank12. Wheel (x 2)13. Safety shield14. Oil filling cap15. Air filter ...
Page 10 - Handle
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 personal i...
Page 11 - To start & stop the compressor
Air filterWARNING. The air filter must be added before first use. Failure to fit the air filter will damage the compressor and will void the warranty.1. Remove the plastic air filter plug from the head of the compressor. 2. To fit the air filter you need to take it apart first. Undo the wing nut, an...
Page 12 - Operation
4. To stop the compressor, push the On/Off switch down. Operation 1. The pressure in the tank is controlled by the action of the pressure switch located under the pressure switch cover (2). When the set maximum pressure is reached the pressure switch activates and the motor is switched off. The pres...
Page 13 - Troubleshooting
13 7. Take care when discharging air from the tank, i.e. from the safety valve, the drain cock or the air outlet. Compressed air can be extremely dangerous. Take care the discharge air does not cause dust, stones or any other foreign particles to be blown through the air and that the air is discharg...
Page 15 - General inspection
5. Check daily the operation of the safety valve. This check should be performed when the tank contains close to max pressure in the tank. To check the valve, pressurise the tank, and pull the ring OUTWARDS on the safety valve.Air should discharge from the valve.Release the ring of the safety valve....
Page 16 - GMC Product Type; The GMC 777 Helpline operates from 7am to; 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 ...