Porter Cable PXCM601 Manuel D'instructions page 15

MAIntEnAnCE
to avoid personal injury, always shut off and unplug the
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compressor and relieve all air pressure from the system
before performing any service on the air compressor.
Regular maintenance will ensure trouble–free operation. Your electric powered
air compressor represents high–quality engineering and construction; however,
even high–quality machinery requires periodic maintenance. The items listed
below should be inspected on a regular basis
DRAInIng tHE tAnK
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prevent corrosion of the tank from the inside, this moisture must
be drained at the end of every workday.
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air pressure in the system and open the petcock on the bottom of
the tank to drain.
CHECKIng tHE oIl
Check the level of oil in the pump with the sight glass. The pump oil level must
be between A and b (See Fig. 7). Do not overfill or underfill.
notE: Use synthetic blend, non-detergent air compressor oil.
CHAngIng tHE oIl
Remove the oil plug (C) (Fig. 7) and drain the oil until it slows to a drip, then
close. Add oil to the pump by first removing the breather plug (E). Add oil until
the level viewed through the sight glass (D) is between FULL (A) and ADD (b).
Never overfill or underfill the pump.
notE: The compressor is pre-filled with synthetic oil. Use synthetic blend, non-
detergent air compressor oil.
A = full
b = Add
C = oil drain plug
D = oil level sight glass
E = oil fill plug
MAIntEnAnCE
(Fig. 6)
Condensation will accumulate in the tank. to
be sure to wear protective eyewear. Relieve the
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Fig. 7