Forney 555 Air Compressors User Guide

June 4, 2024
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Forney 555 Air Compressors

Put On Appropriate Safety Equipment

Put on appropriate safety equipment. ALWAYS use the following safety equipment when operating your air compressor:

  • Hearing protection is in accordance with ANSI Sl 2.6 (S3.19).
  • Eye protection that is in accordance with ANSI 287.1.

Connect to Input Power

2.5 CFM and 4.5 CFM models: 110-120V ( 15A recommended) grounded wall outlet on independent circuit leg.

Ensure Tank Drain Valve is Closed

  • The valve is located on the bottom of the compressed air tank.
  • Close the valve by rotating the valve head clockwise until tight.
    • Do NOT over-tighten!

Turn on Compressor Motor

  • Rotate the power switch from “OFF” to “AUTO.”
  • The compressor motor will start to fill the tank automatically. The compressor motor will automatically shut off when the tank is full (approx. 120 PSI Max).Forney-555-Air-Compressors-fig-3

Connect Air Hoses

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Adjust Output Air Pressure

  • The left gauge on the control panel displays the output air pressure in pounds-per-square-inch (PSI). The right gauge on the control panel displays the available pressure inside the compressed air tank.
  • Turning the central knob clockwise will INCREASE the output air pressure. Turning the central knob counterclockwise will DECREASE the output air pressure.Forney-555-Air-Compressors-fig-5
  1. Turn Off Air Compressor when Finished
  2. Unplug From Input Power

Drain Air Tank

  • Turn off and unplug the air compressor from the power source.
  • Gently rotate the tank valve head counterclockwise until it starts to hiss.
    • WARNING! Do not over-loosen the valve head!

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The Forney Easy Weld 20 P Plasma Cutter is the perfect tool for the DIV enthusiast. Weighing in at just over 20 lbs., the Forney Easy Weld 20 Plugs right into a standard 120V wall outlet and slices through ¼” steel with ease. Your new air compressor ( 4.S CFM unh only) was specifically designed to be an all-in-one plasma culling station. Optional bracke15 can be purchased that allows you to mount your Forney Easy Weld 20 P Plasma Cutter right on top of the compressor creating the ultimate tool for less demanding plasma culling jobs.

40 P PLASMA CUTTER & MOUNTING BRACKETS ITEM# 440
The Forney 40 P Plasma Cutter is powerful and able to clean cut W and sever up lo¾’ solid steel. Your new air compressor (4.S CFM unh only) was specifically designed lo be an all-in-one plasma cutting station and optimized to run the Forney 40 P Plasma Cutter. Optional bracket5 can be purchased that allows you to mount your Forney 40 P Plasma Cutter right on top of the compressor creating the ultimate tool for mare demanding plasma cutting jobs.

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