75122 - Compressor Craftsman - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Air Compressor
Brand	Craftsman
Model	75122
Power Source	Electric (120V, 60 Hz)
Tank Capacity	6 Gallons
Maximum Pressure	150 PSI
Horsepower	1.5 HP
Dimensions (L x W x H)	20 x 20 x 22 inches
Weight	70 lbs
Air Output	5.5 SCFM at 40 PSI, 4.0 SCFM at 90 PSI
Noise Level	78 dB
Lubrication	Oil-Free
Duty Cycle	50%
Safety Features	Thermal overload protection, pressure relief valve
Maintenance	Drain tank daily, check safety valve monthly
Replacement Parts	Air filter, pressure switch, drain valve
Typical Uses	Inflation, pneumatic tools, painting

Frequently Asked Questions - 75122 Craftsman

How do I drain the tank on my Craftsman 75122 compressor?

Locate the drain valve at the bottom of the tank. Turn it counterclockwise to open and allow moisture to escape. Leave open until no more water drips, then close tightly. Perform this daily to prevent rust.

What type of oil does the Craftsman 75122 require?

This model is oil-free, meaning no lubrication is needed. The pump is permanently lubricated and requires no oil changes.

Why is my compressor not building pressure?

Check for leaks in the air hose or connections, ensure the drain valve is closed, and verify the intake filter is clean. Also, the pressure switch may need adjustment.

What is the maximum pressure for the Craftsman 75122?

The maximum pressure is 150 PSI. Do not exceed this rating to avoid damage or injury.

How do I reset the thermal overload protector?

Allow the compressor to cool for 10-15 minutes. The overload protector will automatically reset once the temperature drops. If it trips frequently, check for ventilation or overuse.

Can I use this compressor for painting?

Yes, but you may need a moisture filter and pressure regulator to ensure a consistent, dry air supply. The compressor's output is suitable for small paint sprayers.

What size air hose is recommended?

A 1/4-inch or 3/8-inch diameter hose is suitable. For longer runs (over 50 feet), use 3/8-inch to reduce pressure drop.

How often should I replace the air filter?

Inspect the foam air filter every 20 hours of use. Clean with soap and water if dirty, and replace if damaged or worn. A clean filter ensures optimal performance.

Is the Craftsman 75122 portable?

Yes, it features a built-in handle and wheels for easy transportation. It weighs 70 lbs and can be moved around the workshop or job site.

What should I do if the compressor starts and stops repeatedly?

This is normal operation when the compressor is cycling to maintain pressure. However, if it cycles too frequently, check for air leaks or an undersized tank. The duty cycle is 50%.

USER MANUAL 75122 Craftsman

Black industrial air pressure expander with control panel and connecting tubing (no visible text or symbols)

• Safety Guidelines
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Es pañol

CAUTION: Read the Safety Guidelines and All Instructions Carefully Before Operating this Product.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.craftsman.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY....1

REPLACEMENT PARTS 1

SAFETY GUIDELINES-DEFINITIONS 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....2-6

GLOSSARY 6

ACCESSORIES....7

ASSEMBLY 7

OPERATION 8-9

MAINTENANCE 10

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.... 10

SPECIFICATIONS.... 10

SPANISH OPERATOR'S MANUAL....11-22

WARRANTY

CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

FOR ONE YEAR from the date of purchase, this product is warranted against any defects in material or workmanship. Defective product will be replaced free of charge.

For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web site: www.craftsman.com

This warranty does not cover the air needle, which is an expendable part that can wear out from normal use within the warranty period.

This warranty is void if this product is ever used while providing commercial services or if rented to another person.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

REPLACEMENT PARTS

If you need to replace any inflation accessories, call this number and ask for Customer Service: 1-800-874-5771

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.

!DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.	!CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
!WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.	CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints
  • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
  • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber

Your risk from these exposures varies, 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 MSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting face mask or respirator when using such tools.

When using air tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury.

• Use 12 Volt DC only. Make sure that your vehicle 12 Volt power outlet is free of any ash residue or debris. A dirty 12 Volt power outlet can cause the inflator and power cord to overheat. Overheating can cause damage to your inflator/vehicle and could cause bodily harm or injury. Disconnect power when not in use.
• This inflator is designed to inflate car tires, bike tires, ATV tires, sports equipment, air mattresses, beach toys and other inflatables. Do not use for any purpose other than inflating. If you do so, bodily harm or personal injury can occur.
• Caution, allow inflator to cool down 10 minutes after each 10 minutes of continuous operation.
  • After using, turn off power.
• The inflator is not a toy. Keep away from children at all times.
• Do not carry inflator by the air hose or power cord as damage may occur.
• Do not leave the inflator unattended while in operation.
• Do not over inflate. Please follow the manufacturer's instructions for the item you are inflating
• Keep the inflator away from flammable areas/liquids at all times.
• Do not operate the inflator in wet or damp areas.
• Operate the inflator only with the attachments that are included.
• USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. It is recommended that your vehicle's 12 Volt battery be fully charged to get the best performance from your inflator. If your vehicle battery is weak, the inflator will not work at its maximum output level.

- For best results and more efficient power, it is recommended that you operate your inflator with your VEHICLE'S ENGINE RUNNING, making absolutely sure you are outside or in an open, well-ventilated area and NOT INSIDE A CONFINED AREA, SUCH AS A GARAGE as bodily injury or asphyxiation resulting in death could occur. ALWAYS ALLOW FOR PROPER VENTILATION. Most vehicle 12 Volt power outlets will operate with vehicle ignition off; however, some vehicles require that the ignition be turned on.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury and property damage. Read and understand all warnings and operation instructions before using this equipment.

HAZARD

WARNING: Risk of explosion or fire

What Could Happen How To Prevent It
It is normal for electrical contacts within the motor to spark.	Always operate the inflator in a well ventilated area free of combustible materials, gasoline, or solvent vapors.
If electrical sparks from inflator come into contact with flammable vapors, they may ignite, causing fire or explosion.	Store flammable materials in a secure location away from inflator.
Restricting any of the inflator ventilation openings will cause serious overheating and could cause fire.	Never place objects against or on top of inflator. Operate inflator 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.Do not operate unit in any confined area.
Unattended operation of this product could result in personal injury or property damage. To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow the inflator to operate unattended.	Always remain in attendance with the product when it is operating. Always disconnect power by moving on/off switch to the off position and unplug the power cord.

HAZARD

WARNING: Risk of Bursting

What Could Happen How To Prevent It

ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES: Exceeding the pressure rating of air operated accessories, tires, inflatable balls, and other inflatables item can cause them to explode or fly apart, and could result in serious injury.	Follow the equipment manufacturer's recommendation and never exceed the maximum allowable pressure rating of attachments or inflatable items.
Unattended tires, inflatable balls, inflatable toys, and other inflatable items can over inflate very quickly sometimes in a matter of seconds and result in personal or property damage.	Always remain in attendance when inflating tires, inflatable balls, inflatable toys, and other inflatable items. Be prepared to stop inflator when item is fully inflated, sometimes in a matter of seconds.

HAZARD

WARNING: Risk from Flying Objects

What Could Happen How To Prevent It

The inflator 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 property damage or personal injury.

Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses with side shields when using the inflator.Never direct compressed air toward any part of the body or at other people or animals.Always turn the inflator off before attempting maintenance or attaching accessories.

HAZARD

WARNING: Risk to Breathing

What Could Happen How To Prevent It

The compressed air directly from your inflator 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.

Air obtained directly from the inflator should never be used to supply air for human consumption. In order to use air produced by this inflator for breathing, suitable filters and in-line safety equipment must be properly installed. In-line filters and safety equipment used in conjunction with the inflator must be capable of treating air to all applicable local and federal codes prior to human consumption.

HAZARD

WARNING: Risk of Burns

What Could Happen How To Prevent It

Touching exposed metal such as the inflator head or outlet tubes, can result in serious burns.

Never touch any exposed metal parts on inflator during or immediately after operation. Inflator will remain hot for several minutes after operation. Do not reach around protective shrouds or attempt maintenance until unit has been allowed to cool.

HAZARD

WARNING: Risk from Moving Parts

What Could Happen How To Prevent It

Moving parts such as the pulley, flywheel, and belt can cause serious injury if they come into contact with you, your clothing, loose hair, or jewelry.	Never operate the inflator with guards or covers which are damaged or removed.
Attempting to operate inflator with damaged or missing parts or attempting to repair inflator with protective shrouds removed can expose you to moving parts and can result in serious injury.	Any repairs required on this product should be preformed by authorized service center personnel.

HAZARD

WARNING: Risk of Falling

What Could Happen How To Prevent It

An inflator can fall from a table or workbench causing damage to the inflator and could result in serious injury or death to the operator.

Always operate inflator in a stable secure position to prevent accidental movement of the unit. Never operate inflator on a roof or other elevated position.

HAZARD

WARNING: Risk of Unsafe Operation

What Could Happen How To Prevent It

Unsafe operation of your inflator could lead to serious injury or death to you or others.

Review and understand all instructions and warnings in this manual.Become familiar with the operation and controls of the inflator.Keep operating area clear of all persons, pets and obstacles.Keep children away from the inflator at all times.Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Stay alert at all 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.

HAZARD

WARNING: Risk of Injury

• Do not direct air stream at body.
• Disconnect from supply circuitry before replacing fuse.

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GLOSSARY

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.

ACCESSORIES

This unit is capable of powering the following Accessories that are included with your Inflator:

Air Needle: Used to inflate sports balls.

Small Adaptor: Attaches directly to the Quick-Connect Universal Valve Adaptor to inflate small inflatable items such as mattresses and beach balls.

Presta Valve Adaptor: Used to inflate high performance bike tires.

ASSEMBLY

Contents of Carton To Remove Inflator from Carton

• 1 Inflator equipped with rubber air hose, built-in Quick-Connect Universal Valve Adaptor and pressure gauge
• 1 Air Needle

• 1 Small Adaptor
  • 1 Presta Valve Adaptor

• Grasp handle and lift the Inflator out of the carton.

• Remove all packaging from Inflator and discard.

OPERATION

Know your Inflator

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. Compare the illustration with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Carrying Bag Glow In The Dark Pressure Gauge CRAFTSMAN® 12-Volt / 30-50 CFM @ 30 PSI On/Off Switch 3 Foot Rubber Air Hose Inflator Presta Valve Adaptor 14 Foot Power Cord Small Adaptor 12 Volt Plug-In Air Needle Quick-Connect Universal Valve Adaptor

Description of Operation

On/Off Switch: Used to turn Inflator on and off. Glow in The Dark Pressure Gauge: Gives the pressure reading in PSI.

Quick-Connect Universal Valve Adaptor:

Used with standard tire valves and with accessories included with Inflator.

Air Needle: Attaches directly to the Quick-Connect Universal Valve Adaptor to inflate sport balls.

Presta Valve Adaptor: Used to inflate high performance bike tires.

Small Adaptor: Attaches directly to the Quick-Connect Universal Valve Adaptor to inflate small inflatable rafts and beach balls.

WARNING: Risk of Bursting. Unattended tires, inflatable balls, inflatable toys, and other inflatable items can over-inflate very quickly, sometimes in a matter of seconds, and result in personal injury or property damage.

OPERATION

To inflate vehicle and bicycle tires

1. Remove 12 Volt Direct Drive Inflator from carrying case and place evenly on flat surface.
2. Connect the Quick-Connect Universal Valve Adaptor to tire air valve and push down the Valve Lock Lever to secure the connection.
3. Connect the 12 Volt power cord into DC 12 Volt power outlet.
4. Move the On/Off switch to On position and the Inflator will begin to operate. Monitor the PSI on the gauge to fill your item to desired pressure. Once you have reached the desired air pressure, move the On/Off switch to the Off position.
5. Remove the air hose from your tire air valve by raising the Valve Lock Lever up.
6. Remove the 12 Volt power cord from the DC 12 Volt power outlet.
7. Allow unit to cool.
8. Return 12 Volt Direct Drive Inflator to the carrying case. Store your Inflator attachments in the carrying case.

WARNING:

Risk of Flying Objects/Bursting Objects. Over inflating tire could cause the tire to burst or the screw-on valve to pop off the valve stem and become a projectile. Use a tire pressure gauge to ensure an accurate tire pressure reading, because the pressure gauge on the unit is for general reference only.

To inflate sports ball, air mattress, etc.

1. Remove 12 Volt Direct Drive Inflator from carrying case and place evenly on flat surface.
2. Select the appropriate inflation accessory and insert into the Quick-Connect Universal Valve Adaptor and push down the Valve Lock Lever to secure the connection.
3. Connect the 12 Volt power cord into DC 12 Volt power outlet.
4. Insert the inflation accessory into desired item you are inflating.
5. Move the On/Off switch to On position and the Inflator will begin to operate. Inflate your desired item to the correct pressure and move the On/Off switch to the Off position.
6. Remove inflation accessory from inflated item.
7. Remove inflation accessory from Quick-Connect Universal Valve Adaptor by raising the Valve Lock Lever up.
8. Remove the 12 Volt power cord from the DC 12 Volt power outlet.
9. Allow unit to cool.
10. Return 12 Volt Direct Drive Inflator to the carrying case. Store your Inflator attachments in the carrying case.

WARNING: Risk of Bursting. Most sports balls with no initial air will fill in less than 10 seconds. Watch sports balls carefully while filling; do not overfill.

WARNING: Risk of Bursting. Too much air pressure causes a hazardous risk of bursting. Check the manufacturer's maximum pressure rating for objects being inflated. Carefully follow Instructions.

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

1. Turn the On/Off switch to Off and unplug the cord.
2. Wipe exterior plastic and metal parts clean using damp cloth. Do not get moisture or water into interior moving parts.
3. Any other servicing should be performed by a qualified service representative.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING: Risk of Unsafe Operation. Voltage sources, moving parts, or compressed air sources are exposed when repairing the inflator. Personal injury can occur. Unplug the inflator before attempting the repairs.

PROBLEM	CAUSE	CORRECTION
Motor will not run. Blown Fuse		1. Check fuse in end of 12 Volt plug. See diagram below.2. Check automobile fuse for 12 Volt receptacle.Contact 1-800-874-5771
	Faulty motor

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model No.	75122
Max PSI output	130 PSI
Working amperage at 32 PSI		11A
Max amperage	15A
SCFM @ 30	PSI

TABLA DE CONTENIDOS

GARANTÍA....11

PARTES DE REPUESTO....11

REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD-DEFINICIONES....12

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ESPECIFICACIONES

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