1. Safety instructions
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11. Avoid accidental starts
– Make sure that the switch is turned to OFF before you connect the compressor to the power sup-
ply.
12. Extension cables for outdoor use
– Use extension cables outdoors only if they are approved and marked accordingly.
13. Concentrate at all times
– Watch your work. Be sensible. Do not use the compressor if your mind is not on your work.
14. Examine your compressor for signs of damage
– Before you use the compressor again, carefully check its safety devices or any slightly damaged
parts to make sure that they are working properly and as intended. Check moving parts to make
sure that they are in good working order and are not jammed or damaged. All parts have to be
properly fitted in order to be sure of meeting all the machine’s requirements. Damaged safety
devices and parts have to be repaired or replaced by a customer service workshop unless oth-
erwise stated in this manual. Damaged switches have to be replaced by a customer service
workshop. Do not use any tools with a switch that cannot be turned on and off.
15. Important!
– For your own safety, use only such accessories and auxiliary equipment as are listed in this
manual or which are recommended and specified by the manufacturer. There is a high risk of
suffering a serious accident if you use tools or accessories which are not listed in this manual
or in the catalogue of recommended tools and accessories.
16. Have an electrician carry out repairs
– Repairs are to be carried out only by a qualified electrician. If not, the user may suffer serious
accidents.
17. Noise
– Use ear muffs when you use the compressor.
18. Replacing the power cable
– To prevent injury, damaged power cables may only be replaced by the manufacturer or a quali-
fied electrician.
1.2. Safety instructions for working with compressed air and blasting guns
• Compressors and lines reach high temperatures during operation. Avoid contact! Risk of burns!
• Gases or vapours drawn in by the compressor have to be kept free of constituents that may
cause fire or explosions inside the compressor.
• When you disconnect the hose coupling, hold the coupling element in your hand to prevent
injury from the whiplashing hose.
• Wear goggles when working with the blow-out gun. Injuries may easily result from foreign bod-
ies and blasted parts.
• Never point the blow-out gun at other persons and never use it to clean clothes that are still
being worn.
1.3. Safety information for paint spraying
• Never process paints or solvents with a flash point below 55 °C.
• Never heat paints or solvents.
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