Rotating components:
Touching the fan wheel, the coupling or the belt drive while the machine is running can result in serious
injury.
➤ Operate the machine only with closed safety guards, access doors and panels.
➤ Shut down the machine before opening a door or canopy.
➤ Wear close-fitting clothes and a hair net if necessary.
➤ Install all safety devices and panels before starting the engine.
Electricity:
➤ Allow only qualified and authorised electricians or trained personnel under the supervision of a
qualified and authorised electrician to carry out work on electrical equipment according to elec‐
trical engineering regulations.
➤ Check regularly that all electrical connections are tight and in proper condition.
Temperature:
➤ Avoid contact with hot components. These include, for example, engine, compressor airend, oil
and compressed air lines, coolers and oil separator tank. Any objects in or near the flow of exhaust
gas or discharged cooling air will become very hot.
➤ Wear long-sleeved garments (no synthetics such as polyester) and protective gloves.
➤ Wear protective gloves when connecting or disconnecting compressed air hoses.
➤ Allow the machine to cool down before commencing any maintenance work.
➤ If welding is carried out on or near the machine, take adequate measures to prevent sparks or
heat from igniting fuel or oil vapours or parts of the machine.
Noise:
➤ Operate the machine only with intact sound insulation.
➤ Wear hearing protection if necessary. The pressure relief valve blowing off, for example, can be
particularly loud.
Operating materials:
➤ Strictly forbid fire, open flame and smoking.
➤ Follow safety regulations when dealing with fuel, lubricants and chemical substances.
➤ Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
➤ Do not inhale fumes or vapours from fuel or oil.
➤ Do not eat or drink while handling fuel, cooling and lubricating fluids.
➤ Have suitable fire extinguishing materials at hand and clearly indicate the location and use of fire
extinguishers.
➤ Use only KAESER approved operating materials.
Unsuitable spare parts:
➤ Use only spare parts approved by the manufacturer for use in this machine. Unsuitable spare
parts compromise the safety of the machine.
➤ Use only genuine KAESER replacement parts on pressure bearing parts.
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Service Manual Screw Compressor
M170 SIGMA CONTROL MOBIL
No.: 9_9425 01 E