DeWalt Air Compressor DXCM601

WARNING: Hot surfaces. Risk of burn. Tubes, pump head, and surrounding parts are very hot, do not touch. Allow compressor to cool prior to servicing.

Is the Auto/Off switch (B) in the OFF (O) Position?

A dirty air filter will not allow the compressor to operate at full capacity. Keep the air filter clean at all times.

Is the air filter cover (S) removed?

Is the element placed into housing and the air filter cover reattached?

CAUTION: Risk of unsafe operation. Do not operate without air filter.

Is the compressor exterior clean?

WARNING: This unit starts automatically. ALWAYS shut off and unplug the compressor, and bleed all pressure from the system before servicing the compressor, and when the compressor is not in use.

Do not use the unit with the shrouds or belt guard removed. Serious injury could occur from contact with moving parts. Hot surfaces. Risk of burn. Pump head, and surrounding parts are very hot, do not touch. Allow compressor to cool prior to servicing.

Set the Auto/Off lever to “OFF (O)”, unplug the unit, and relieve all air pressure from the air tank.

Remove the outer belt guard (Z).

Loosen the motor mounting screws and slide the motor toward the air compressor pump.

Remove the belt and replace with a new one.

See the Adjusting Belt Tension before tightening motor mounting screws.

The air compressor pump head bolts should be kept properly torqued. Check the torques of the head bolts after the first five hours of operation. Torque to 15-20 ft.‑lbs. (20.3-27.1 Nm).

Slide motor into original position, line the motor up with the mark made earlier on saddle.

Tighten two outside motor mounting screws enough to hold the motor in place for checking pulley and flywheel alignment.

The belt should deflect 1/4\ (6.5 mm) at midway between the pulley and the flywheel when a 10 pound (4.5 kg.) weight is applied at the midway point."

When proper belt tension is achieved, tighten motor mounting screws. Torque to 20-25 ft-lbs (27.1-33.9 Nm)

NOTE: Once the motor pulley has been moved from its factory set location, the grooves of the flywheel and pulley must be aligned to within 1/16\ (1.6 mm) to prevent excessive belt wear."

Verify the alignment by performing the following Motor Pulley/Flywheel - Alignment.

Sign off on the belt tension check

WARNING: Hot surfaces. Risk of burn. Tubes, pump head, and surrounding parts are very hot, do not touch. Allow compressor to cool prior to servicing.

WARNING: Risk of bursting. If the safety valve does not work properly, over-pressurization may occur, causing air tank rupture or an explosion.

WARNING: Risk from flying objects. Always wear certified safety equipment: ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3) with side shields.

WARNING: Risk from noise. Use ear protection (ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) as air flow noise is loud when draining.

WARNING: Risk of unsafe operation. Air tanks contain high pressure air. Keep face and other body parts away from outlet of drain. Use eye protection [ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3)] when draining as debris can be kicked up into face.

WARNING: Risk from noise. Use ear protection (ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) as air flow noise is loud when draining.

NOTE: All compressed air systems generate condensation that accumulates in any drain point (e.g., tanks, filter, aftercoolers, dryers). This condensate contains lubricating oil and/or substances which may be regulated and must be disposed of in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

WARNING: Drain tank to release air pressure before removing the oil fill plug or oil drain plug.

Remove the oil drain plug (W) and drain oil into a suitable container

Replace the oil drain plug (W) and tighten securely

Slowly add compressor oil until it reaches the middle of the sight glass (X)

CAUTION: Overfilling with oil will cause premature compressor failure. Do not overfill.

Replace oil fill plug (Y) and tighten securely

NOTE: Once the motor pulley has been moved from its factory set location, the grooves of the flywheel and pulley must be aligned to within 1/16" (1.6 mm) to prevent excessive belt wear.

Set the Auto/Off lever to “OFF (O)”, unplug the unit, and relieve all air pressure from the air tank