Craftsman 919.165180 User manual

Owner's Manual
Permanently Lubricated
Single Stage
Horizontal Portable
AIR COMPRESSOR
Model No.
919.165180
•Safety Guidelines
•Assembly
•Operation
•Maintenance
•Service and Adjustments
•Troubleshooting
•Repair Parts
•Espa_ol
CAUTION: Read the Safety Guidelines
and All Instructions Carefully Before
Operating,
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60170 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsmen website: www.sears.€om/¢raftsman
D245_0 Rsv. 0 19/11/01

WARRANTY ............................................. 2
SPECIFICATION CHART .................................... 3
SAFETY GUIDELINES .................................... 3-8
GLOSSARY .............................................. 9
ACCESSORIES .......................................... 9
DUTY CYCLE ......... ................................... 9
ASSEMBLY ............................................. 10
INSTALLATION 11-12
•,. ° , . •,•. . _ ,. = ............. . °, . . .... ,° .
OPERATION .......................................... 13-15
MAINTENANCE ....................................... 16-17
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 18-19
STORAGE .............................................. 20
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ............................ 21-23
REPAIR PARTS ....................................... 24-27
ESPAI_IOL ............................................ 28-49
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS ..................... back cover
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY AIR COMPRESSOR
If this air compressor fails due to adefect in material or workmanship within
one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS
REPAIR CENTER THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND SEARS WILL
REPAIR IT, FREE OF CHARGE. If purchased from Orchard Supply Hardware,
return to the nearest Orchard Store and Orchard will repair it, free of charge.
If this air compressor is used for commercial or rental purposes, the warranty
will apply for ninety days from the date of purchase•
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights
which vary from state to state,
Sears, Robebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, II 60179
D24580 2-ENG

Model No. 919-165180
Max. Developed HP 5.5
Bore 2.38"
Stroke 1.35"
Voltage-Single Phase 120
Minimum Branch Circuit Requirement 15 amps
Fuse Type Time Delay
Air Tank Capacity 25 gallons
Approximate Cut-in Pressure 110
Approximate Cut-out Pressure 135
SCFM @ 40 psig 8.4
SCFM @ 90 psig 6.2
Refer to Glossary for abbreviations,
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand_This information
relates to protecting YOUR S&FETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEM8. To help you
recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to
these sections.
_ Indicates an
imminently haZardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in _ath or serious injury,
I_l_Jllndicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, _ result in
death or serious iniurv.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in
mirror or moderate iojury.
indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in Dt_oertv damage.
_Some dust cn_ted by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known (to the St_e of California)to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, Some example of these chemicals are:
•lead from lead-based paints
•crystal!Ine silica from bdcks and cement and other masonry products
•arsenic end chromium from chemically-treated lumber
Your Hskfrom these exposures vades, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, always wear MSHAJNIOeH approved, prepedy fitting face mask or respirator when using
such tools.
When using air tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the dsk of of
personal injury.
3-ENG D24580

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE_ READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT
I: Y-'_'_F-'_I_
WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
IT IS NORMAL FOR ELECTRICAL CONTACTS
WITHIN THE MOTOR AND PRESSURE SWITCH
TO SPARK.
IF ELECTRICAL SPARKS FROM
COMPRESSOR COME INTO CONTACT WITH
FLAMMABLE VAPORS, THEY MAY IGNITE.
CAUSING FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
H_U'I RICTING ANY OF THE COMPRESSOR
VENTILATION OPENINGS WILL CAUSE
SERIOUS OVERHEATING AND COULD CAUSE
FIRE.
UNATTENDED OPERATION OF THIS
PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, DO NOT ALLOW
THE COMPRESSOR TO OPERATE
UNATTENDED.
i
HOW TO PREVENT IT
ALWAYS OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR IN A
WELL VENTILATED AREA FREE OF
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR
SOLVENT VAPORS.
IF SPRAYING FLAMMABLE MATERIALS,
LOCATE COMPRESSOR AT LEAST 20 FEET
AWAY FROM SPRAY AREA. AN ADDmONAL
LENGTH OF HOSE MAY BE REQUIRED.
STORE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS IN A
SECURE LOCATION AWAY FROM
COMPRESSOR.
NEVER PLACE OBJECTS AGAINST OR ON
TOP OF COMPRESSOR. OPERATE
COMPRESSOR IN AN OPEN AREA AT LEAST
12 INCHES AWAY FROM ANY WALL OR
OBSTRUCTION THAT WOULD RESTRICT THE
FLOW OF FRESH AIR TO THE VENTILATION
OPENINGS.
OPERATE COMPRESSOR IN A CLEAN, DRY.
WELL VENTfLATEDAREA. DO NOT OPERATE
UNIT INDOORS OR IN ANY CONFINED AREA.
ALWAYS REMAIN IN ATTENDJU_CE WITH THE
PRODUCT WHEN IT IS OPERATING.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT ELECI_IICAL POWER
BY MOVING PRESSURE SWITCH LEVER TO
THE OFF POSITION AND DRAIN TANK DALLY
OR AFTER EACH USE.
024580 4- ENG

WARNING: RISK OF BURSTING [_1
THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS COULD LEAD TO A WEAKENING OF THE
TANK, AND RESULT IN A VIOLENT TANK EXPLOSION AND COULD CAUSE
PROPERTY DAMAGE OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
1. FAILURE TO PROPERLY DRAIN
CONDENSED WATER FROM THE
TANK, CAUSING RUST AND THINNING
OF THE STEEL TANK.
2. MODIFICATIONS OR ATTEMPTED
REPAIRS TO THE TANK.
3. UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO
THE UNLOADER VALVE, SAFETY
VALVEj OR ANY OTHER COMPONENTS
WHICH CONTROL TANK PRESSURE,
4. EXCESSIVE VIBRATION CAN WEAKEN
THE AIR TANK AND CAUSE RUPTURE
OR EXPLOSION.
ATTACHMENT_ &ACCESSORIES:
EXCEEDING THE PRESSURE RATING OF AIR
TOOLS, SPRAY GUNS, AIR OPERATED
ACCESSORIES, TIRES AND OTHER
INFLATABLES CAN CAUSE THEM TO
EXPLODE OR FLYAPART, AND COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
HOW TO,,PREVENT IT
i
DRAIN TANK DAILY OR AFTER EACH USE. JF
TANK DEVELOPS A LEAK, REPLACE iT
IMMEDIATELY WITH A NEW TANK OR REPLACE
THE ENTIRE COMPRESSOR.
NEVER DRILL INTO, WELD, OR MAKE ANY
MODIFICATIONS TO THE TANK OR ITs
A'I'TACHMF_J'4TS.
THE TANK IS DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND
SPECIFIC OPERATING PRESSURES. NEVER
MAKE ADJUSTMENTS OR PARTS
SUBSTITUTIONS TO ALTER THE FACTORY
SET OPERATING PRESSURES.
FOR ESSENTIAL CONTROL OF A{R
PRESSURE,YOU MUST INSTALL A PRESSURE
REGULATOR AND PRESSURE GAUGE TO
THE AiR OUTLET (IF NOT EQUIPPED) OF
YOUR COMPRESSOR. FOLLOW THE
EQUrPMENT MANUFACTURERS
RECOMMENDATION AND NEVER EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PRESSURE RATING OF
ATTACHMENTS. NEVER USE COMPRESSOR
TO INFLATE SMALL LOW-PRESSURE
OBJECTS SUCH AS CHILDREN'S TOYS,
FOOTBALLSj BASKETBALLS, ETC,
WARNING: RISK FROM FLYING OBJECTS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
THE COMPRESSED AIR STREAM CAN
CAUSE SOFT TISSUE DAMAGE TO EXPOSED
SKIN AND CAN PROPEL DIRT, CHIPS, LOOSE
PARTICLES AND SMALL OBJECTS AT HIGH
SPEED, RESULTING IN PROPER'W DAMAGE
OR PERSONAL INJURY,
,J,,i
HO W TO PREVENT,IT
ALWAYSWEAR ANSI Z87.1 APPROVED
SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDs WHEN
USING THE COMPRESSOR.
NEVER POINT ANY NOZZLE OR SPRAYER
TOWARD ANY PARTOF THE BODY OR AT
OTHER PEOPLE OR ANIMALS,
ALWAYS TURN THE COMPRESSOR OFF AND
BLEED PRESSURE FROM THE AIR HOSE AND
TANK BEFORE ATI--/=MPTINGMAINTENANCE,
ATrACHING TOOLS OR ACCESSORIES.
5-ENG 024580

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR 16 POWERED BY
ELECTRICITY. LIKE ANY OTHER
ELECTRICALLY POWERED DEVICE, IF IT IS
NOT USED PROPERLY IT MAY CAUSE
ELECTRIC SHOCK.
REPAIRS ATTEMPTED BY UNQUALIFIED
PERSONNEL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH BY ELECTROCUTION.
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING: FAILURE TO
PROVIDE ADEOUATI_ GROUNDING TO THIS
PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH FROM ELECTROCUTION.
SEE GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS,
H,OW TO PREVENT IT
NEVER OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR
OUTDOORS WHEN iT IS RAINING OR IN WET
CONDITIONS.
NEVER OPERATE COMPRESSOR WI'(H
PROTECTIVE COVERS REMOVED OR
DAMAGED.
ANY ELECTRICAL WIRING OR REPAIRS
REQUIRED ON THIS PROOUCT SHOULD BE
PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTER PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE ELECTRICAL
CIRCUIT TO WHICH THE COMPRESSOR IS
CONNECTED PROVIDES PROPER
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING, CORRECT
VOLTAGE AND ADEQUATE FUSE
PROTECTION.
WARNING: RISK TO BREATHING
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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
TANK. BREATHING THESE CONTAMINANTS
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
SPRAYED MATERIALS SUCH AS PAINT, PAINT
SOLVENTS, PAINT REMOVER, INSECTICIDES,
WEED KILLERS, MAY CONTAIN HARMFUL
VAPORS AND POISONS.
HOW, TO PREVENT IT,
AIR OBTAINED DIRECTLY FROM THE
COMPRESSOR SHOULD NEVER BE USED TO
SUPPLY AIR FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. IN
ORDER TO USE AIR PRODUCED BY THIS
COMPRESSOR FOR BREATHING, SUITABLE
RLTERS AND IN-LINE SAFETY EQUIPMENT
MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED. IN-LINE
FILTER8 AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT USED IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE COMPRESSOR
MUST BE CAPABLE OF TREATING AIR TO
ALL APPUCABLE LOCAL AND FEDERAL
CODES PRIOR TO HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
WORK IN AN AREA WITH GOOD CROSS-
VENTILATION• READAND FOLLOWTHE
SAFETY INGTRUCTIONS PROVIDED ON THE
LABELOR SAFEW DATA SHEETS FOR THE
MATERIAL YOU ARE SPRAYING. USE A
NIOSWMSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
DESIGNED FOR USE WITH YOUR SPECIFIC
APPUCATION_
D24580 6- ENG

WARNING: RISK OF BURNS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
TOUCHING EXPOSED METAL SUCH AS THE
COMPRESSOR HEAD OR OUTLET TUBES,
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS BURNS.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
NEVER TOUCH ANY EXPOSED METAL
PAIRTS ON COMPRESSOR DURING OR
IMMEDIATELY AFTER OPERATION.
COMPRESSOR WILL REMAIN HOT FOR
SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER OPERATION.
DO NOT REACH AROUND PROTECTIVE
SHROUDS OR AI"rEMPT MAINTENANCE
UNTIL UNIT HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO COOL.
WARNING: RISK FROM MOVING PARTS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
MOVING PARTS SUCH AS THE PULLEY,
FLYWHEEL AND BELT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY IF THEY COME INTO CONTACT WiTH
YOU OR YOUR CLOTHING,
AI"rEMPTING TO OPERATE COMPRESSOR
WITH DAMAGED OH MI,SSING PARTS OR
ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR COMPRESSOR
WITH PROTECTIVE SHROUDS REMOVED CAN
EXPOSE YOU TO MOVING PARTS AND CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
HOW TO pREVENT IT
NEVER OPERATE THE COMPRESSOR WITH
GUARDS OR COVERS WHICH ARE DAMAGED
OR REMOVED.
ANY REPAIRS REQUIRED ON THIS PRODUCT
SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTER PERSONNEL
WARNING: RISK OF FALUNG
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
APORTABLE COMPRESSOR CAN FALL
FROM A TABLE, WORKBENCH OR ROOF
CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE COMPRESSOR
AND COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH TO THE OPERATOR,
I_OW TO PREVENT IT
ALWAYS OPERATE COMPRESSOR IN A
STABLE 8ECURE POSITION TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL MOVEMENT OF THE UNIT.
NEVER OPERATE COMPRESBOR ON A ROOF
OR OTHER ELEVATED PosITION. USE
ADDITIONAL AIR HOSE TO REACH HIGH
LOCATIONS.
7-ENG D24580

WARNING: RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN
TRANSPORTING COMPRESSOR
(Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Surfaces)
i
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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
TRAILERS. =1 i
m,,. • iiii ii
HOW TO PREVENT IT
ALWAYS PLACE COMPRESSOR ON A
PROTECTIVE MAT WHEN TRANSPORTING TO
PROTECT AGAINST DAMAGE TO VEHICLE
FROM LEAKS. REMOVE COMPRESSOR FROM
VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY UPON ARRIVAL AT
YOUR DESTINATION_
WARNING: RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
i
UNSAFE OPERATION OF YOUR AIR
COMPRESSOR COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS IN-
JURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR OTHERS-
HOW TO PREV]ENT IT
REVIEW AND UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS
MANUAL
BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATION
AND CONTROLS OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR.
KEEP OPERATING AREA CLEAR OF ALL
PERSONS. PETS. AND OBSTACLES.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE AIR
COMPRESSOR AT ALL TIMES.
DO NOT OPERATE THE PRODUCT WHEN
FATIGUED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
ALCOHOL OR DRUG6. STAY ALERT ATALL
TIMES,
NEVER DEFEAT THE SAFETY FEATURES OF
THIS PRODUCT.
EQUIP AREA OF OPERATION WITH A FIRE
EXTINGUISHER.
DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE WITH MISSING,
BROKEN, OR UNAUTHORIZED PARTS.
D24580 8-ENG

Become familiar with these terms
before operating the unit.
CFM: Cubic feet per minute.
SCFM: Standard cubic feet per
minute; a unit of measure of air
delivery.
PSIG: Pounds per square inch
gauge; a unit of measure of pressure.
Code Certification: Products that
bear one or more of the following
marks: UL, CUL, ETL, CETL, have
been evaluated by OSHA certified
independent safety laboratories and
meet the applicable Underwriters
Laboratories Standards for Safety.
Cut-In Pressure: While the motor is
off, air tank pressure drops as you
continue to use your accessory.
When the tank pressure drops to a
certain low level the motor will restart
automatically. The low pressure at
which the motor automatically
restarts is called "cut-in" pressure.
Cut-Out Pressure: When an air
compressor is turned on and begins
to run, air pressure in the air tank
begins to build. It builds to a certain
high pressure before the motor
automatically shuts off, protecting
your air tank from pressure higher
than its capacity. The high pressure
at which the motor shuts off is called
"cut-out" pressure.
Branch Circuit: Circuit carrying
electricity from electrical panel to
outlet.
This unit is capable of powering the following Accessories. The accessories are
available through the current Power and Hand Tool Catalog or fuU-line Sears
stores.
Accessories
•In Line Filter
•Tire Air Chuck
•Quick Connector Sets (various
sizes)
•Air Pressure Regulators
• Oil Fog Lubricators
• Air Hose:l/4", 3/8" or 1/2" I.D. in
various lengths
Refer to the selection chart located
on the unit to select the tools this unit
is capable of powering.
Air compressors should be operated
on not more than a50% duty cycle.
This means an air compressor that
pumps air more than 50% of one
hour is considered misuse, because
the air compressor is undersized for
the required air demand. Maximum
compressor pumping time per hour is
30 minutes.
9-ENG D24580

Contents of Carton
1-Air Compressor
1- Handle
4 - Self Tapping Screw
2- Wheels
2 - Shoulder Bolts, 3/8-16
2 - Hex Nuts, 3/8-16
I - Rubber Strip
Tools Required for Assembly
1 - 9/16" socket or open end wrench
1 - 1/2" socket or open end wrench
Unpacking
1. Remove unit from carton and
discard all packaging. NOTE:
Save all parts bags.
Assemble Handle
1. Insert the handle inside the
compressor saddle and line up
the two bolt holes on each side.
.
3.
Install the four screws, two on
each side.
Tighten securely.
Assemble Wheels
It will be necessary
to brace or support
one side of the air compressor
when installing the wheels because
the air compressor will have a
tendency to tip.
1. Attach wheels with shoulder
bolts and nuts as shown.
2. Tighten securely. NOTE: The air
compressor will sit level if the
wheels are properly installed.
The wheels and
handle do not
provide adequate clearance,
stability or support for pulling the
unit up and down stairs or steps.
The unit must be lifted, or pushed
up a ramp,
Assemble Rubber Strip
1. Clean and dry underside of air
tank leg opposite wheels.
2. Remove the protective paper
strip from the adhesive backed
rubber foot strip.
3. Attach the rubber foot strip to
the bottom of leg. Press firmly
into place.
Shoulder
Wheel Bolt
Rubber Strip
D24580 10-ENG