The posting is old but for me still valid. I gave a guy $50 for this same HF model. Not many left being sold since it was discontinued by HF. I was having all the same problems as everyone else and was just about to relinquish the blaster of all its duties, but first I thought I would do...
This is an older post so I am guess you have been using the compressor for awhile. Was it worth the purchase? I have one a lady will sell for $200 but for some reason I remain skeptical. Plan to use for sandblasting.