How to Use an Air Compressor
Check the pump oil level if your compressor isn't oil-free.. Attach the hose to the regulator valve.. Plug your power tool into the hose.
Steps
Check the pump oil level if your compressor isn't oil-free.
Check the pump oil level if your compressor isn't oil-free.
Attach the hose to the regulator valve.
Attach the hose to the regulator valve.
Plug your power tool into the hose.
Plug your power tool into the hose.
Plug the compressor into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Plug the compressor into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Put on safety goggles and closed-toed shoes.
Put on safety goggles and closed-toed shoes.
Pull on the safety valve to test it.
Pull on the safety valve to test it.
Turn on the compressor and wait for the tank to pressurize.
Turn on the compressor and wait for the tank to pressurize.
Check your tool to find how much pressure it needs.
Check your tool to find how much pressure it needs.
Adjust the pressure regulator knob to match the tool's PSI.
Adjust the pressure regulator knob to match the tool's PSI.
Operate the power tool while air is in the tank.
Operate the power tool while air is in the tank.
Open the air tank drain valve to let out condensation.
Open the air tank drain valve to let out condensation.
Turn off the compressor to drain the pressure.
Turn off the compressor to drain the pressure.
Remove the hose and store the air compressor.
Remove the hose and store the air compressor.
Replace the oil every year if you have an oil-filled compressor.
Replace the oil every year if you have an oil-filled compressor.
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