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hey DIY enthusiasts today I'm going to
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show you how to use an air compressor
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like a pro whether you're inflating
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tires powering a nail gun or just
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blowing off some dust an air compressor
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can be your best friend in the workshop
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let's get started first things first
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safety always wear safety glasses and
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hearing protection trust me you don't
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want to mess with your eyes or ears okay
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now let's Dive In Step One read the
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manual I know it's boring but each
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compressor is a bit different next check
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the oil level if your compressor
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requires oil fill it up if it's low now
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plug your compressor into a grounded
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Outlet turn it on and let it pressurize
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you'll hear the motor start and the tank
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filling with air it might take a few
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minutes so be patient once it's
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pressurized adjust the pressure
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regulator to your desired PSI for most
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DIY tasks around 90 PSI works great
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attach your air hose to the compressor
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and secure it tightly make sure it's
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locked in place now hook up your tool it
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could be a nail gun an air ratch it or
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even a tire inflator just attach it to
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the other end of the hose ensure
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everything is snug and secure time to
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get to work with the tool connected
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you're ready to tackle your project keep
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an eye on the pressure gauge to ensure
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it stays within the safe range if it
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drops the compressor will kick back on
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to repressurize when you're done turn
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off the compressor and unplug it release
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any remaining pressure by pulling the
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safety valve always store your air
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compressor in a clean dry place and
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that's it use using an air compressor is
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easier than you think with these tips
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you'll be handling it like a pro in no
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time thanks for watching don't forget to
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like comment and subscribe for more DIY
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tips and tricks see you next time
