Preparation For Use - DeWalt DXCMTA5090412 Guide D'utilisation

levels in your area. To reduce excessive noise, use vibration mounts
or silencers, relocate the unit or baffle walls. Contact a D
service center or call 1-888-895-4549 for assistance.
TRANSPORTING
WARNING: Risk injury from lifting. Unit weighs more than 70
lbs. (77.6 kg) Do not move or lift without assistance.
NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Place engine fuel valve lever
(M) in the OFF position before moving or transporting unit.
When transporting the compressor in a vehicle, trailer, etc. ensure
that the air tank is drained and the unit is secured and placed on
a protective mat on a flat horizontal surface. DO NOT store in a
standing position.
NOTE: Should the unit tip over, hard starting and smoking will occur
due to oil spillage.

PREPARATION FOR USE

Pre-Start Checklist (Fig. 1)
1. Ensure engine ON/OFF switch (C) is in the OFF position.
2. Ensure air tank is drained, see Draining Air Tank under
Maintenance.
3. Ensure the drain valve (J) is closed.
4. Ensure safety valve (I) is functioning properly, see Checking
Safety Valve under Maintenance.
NOTICE: Do not operate without oil or with inadequate oil. D
is not responsible for compressor failure caused by inadequate oil.
5. Check engine's oil and fuel level, see engine's instruction manual
for correct procedures.
6. Ensure all guards, covers, and labels are in place, legible (for
labels) and securely mounted. Do not use compressor until all
items have been verified.
Initial Set-up (Fig. 1)
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WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read and
understand this instruction manual and the engine instruction
manual for safety, operation and maintenance instructions.
BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
NOTICE: Risk of property damage. Serious damage may result if
the following break-in instructions are not closely followed.
This procedure is required:
• Before the air compressor is used for the first time.
• When the unloader valve has been replaced.
The procedure:
1. Follow Pre-Start Checklist under Preparation for Use.
2. Rotate the unloader's manual lock to the open position to
prevent air tank pressure buildup.
3. Open the pressure regulator. Rotate clockwise until it stops.
WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read and under-
stand the engine instruction's manual for safety, operation and
maintenance instructions.
4. Prepare engine for first time use, see engine's instruction manual
for correct procedure.
5. Turn the engine ON/OFF switch (C)
to the ON position.
6. Place the fuel valve lever (M) in the
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ON postion.
7. If the engine is cold, move the
choke (L) to the CLOSED position
as shown. If the engine is hot, move
the choke to the OPEN position.
WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. Pull starter grip slowly
until resistance is felt. Then pull starter grip (N) rapidly to avoid
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OPEN
CLOSED
L
ON
M OFF