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Owners manual ruined. what type of oil do i fill w before use

What type oil does the 3 gal 1HP Craftsman Oil Lubricated air compressor use? Model No 921.153101

where can I get a replacement Owners Manual?

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  • moconnor220 Jan 02, 2009

    I've misplaced my owner's manual for the same compressor. Where can I find a new one online since that would be easier than finding one at Sears?

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You should be able to find the manual online if it's available if not Sears would I'm sure be able to tell you.

  • Anonymous Jan 05, 2009

    Go to this page and scroll down and you'll see a bottle of Sears Craftsman 2 Stage Compressor Oil
    http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605...

    May be able to get an Owners Manual there also, check with customer service at the top or bottom of the page, I searched all over there and online and could not find one.

    Found an article about Sears not having copywrites to documentation for another compressor therefore they weren't able to provide it for download. The company that actually manufactured it for Craftsman would be able to provide it. How do you find that out would be by calling Sears would be your quickest sure bet I think. Here is a TOLL FREE NUMBER 1-(800) 252-1698


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