EINHELL 40.206.60, Original Operating Instructions

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Danger!
When using the equipment, a few safety pre-
cautions must be observed to avoid injuries and
damage. Please read the complete operating
instructions and safety regulations with due care.
Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the in-
formation is available at all times. If you give the
equipment to any other person, hand over these
operating instructions and safety regulations as
well. We cannot accept any liability for damage
or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow
these instructions and the safety instructions.
1. Safety regulations
Danger!
Read all safety regulations and instructions.
Any errors made in following the safety regula-
tions and instructions may result in an electric
shock, re and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions
in a safe place for future use.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sen-
sory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
Danger! The following basic safety actions
must be taken when using this compressor
in order to protect the user from electric
shocks and the risk of injury and re. Read
and follow these instructions before using
the equipment.
•
Keep your work area tidy
Untidy work areas can result in accidents.
•
Check the ambient conditions
Do not expose the compressor to rain. Never
use the compressor in damp or wet locations.
There is a risk of electric shock! Provide
good lighting. Do not use the compressor
near flammable liquids or gases. There is a
risk of explosion!
•
Protect yourself against electric shocks
Avoid bodily contact with earthed parts, e.g.
pipes, radiators, cookers and refrigerators.
•
Keep children away!
Do not allow other persons to touch the com-
pressor or cable, keep them away from your
work area.
•
Keep your compressor in a safe place
When unused, the compressor must be
stored in a dry, locked room out of children’s
reach.
•
Do not overload your compressor
It will run better and safer within its quoted
capacity range.
•
Wear suitable work clothes
Never wear loose fitting clothes or jewellery.
They may get caught in moving parts. Rubber
gloves and non-slip shoes are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear a hair net if you
have long hair. Risk of injury!
•
Do not use the cable for purposes other
than that for which it is designed
Do not carry the compressor by its cable and
do not use the cable to pull the plug out of the
socket. Protect the cable from heat, oil and
sharp edges. The cable/plug could become
damaged.
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Take care of your compressor
Keep your compressor clean in order to work
well and safely. Follow the maintenance inst-
ructions. Check the power plug and cable on
a regular basis and have them replaced by
an authorized specialist if they are damaged.
Check the extension cable regularly and re-
place it if damaged.
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Pull out the power plug
When not in use and before carrying out any
maintenance work.
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Avoid unintentional starting
Make sure that the switch is turned off when
connecting to the power supply.
•
When using an extension cable outdoors
Check that it is approved for outdoor duty and
is marked accordingly.
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Be alert at all times
Watch what you are doing. Use common sen-
se when working. Never use the compressor
when you are distracted.
•
Check your compressor for damage
Before using the compressor again, carefully
check the safety devices and any slightly da-
maged parts to ensure that they are in good
working order. Check that the moving parts
are working correctly, that they do not jam,
and that no parts are damaged. Make sure
that all parts are fitted correctly to ensure that
the equipment remains safe to use. Unless
otherwise stated in the operating instruc-
tions, damaged guards and parts have to be
repaired or replaced by a customer service