This machine can be used in a garage, at home among other areas.In garages, it can be used for painting by connecting a sprayer, impacting wrench or even filling the tires and sometimes removing dust from delicate machines that are affected by dust
At homes the craftsman air compressors can also be used for painting, for blasting sand, air catches etc. Its also mostly also used especially when one has a project, renovation of a house or repainting.
There many models of craftsman air compressors ranging from their volume of the tank, whether it uses oil or power or both or their size (portable or unportable). For example the 3 gallons horizontal air compressors, 20 gallons vertical air compressors, oil craftsman compressors etc.Each model came with its price, you can buy any depending on your area of use.
To use a craftsman air compressor, you need to place it on a flat-level ground.Make sure that the switch is off.Its advisable to check the level of oil from the oil gauge just next to the motor.The air line should also be long enough to cover you area of work.Connect the plug to the socket then you can start your machine.If you might have used it and you want to add more oil, always ensure that the machine and the switch are off and wait for it to cool completely so as prevent explosion or outbreak of fire.
Like everything else, this machines are also encountered with some technical problems.Belts wears out, valves may stop functioning, the fan, the machine refusing to start and the list is endless.Before you take the machine for repair its good to have checked it well. If it a minor problem you can fix it yourself and this can save you from the high cost charged by experts.
Suppose if your craftsman air compressor is not starting, you can check on the power connections, stripped switch, burned fuses or the compressor itself.If there is droplets of water in the air, you can remove all the air in the cylinder an clean it using its washer but its always wise to clean it after every use.Leakages on the valves can lead to reduced pressure on the air given hence it good to make sure there are no this leakages.
If the part is fully worn out, you can buy spare parts and fix them example fans, air line, the belt etc. But if you find out that putting your hand on it would bring more problem, it good to seek the experts.
Finally it always important for the owner to go through the manual.This helps one to familiarize with his Craftsman compressor.
