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at least 25 feet (7.6 m) long and keep the compressor/
motor at least 20 feet (6.1 m) away from explosive
vapours. Do not use this air compressor to spray
chemicals. Your lungs can be damaged by inhaling
toxic fumes.
A respirator may be necessary in dusty environments
or when spraying paint. Do not carry while painting.
11. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
Do not let visitors contact compressor extension cord.
All visitors should be kept safely away from work area.
12. DRESS PROPERLY.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be
caught in moving parts.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
13. DON’T ABUSE CORD.
Never yank it to disconnect from receptacle.
Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.
14. MAINTAIN COMPRESSOR WITH CARE.
Follow maintenance chart (refer to page 13).
Inspect cords periodically and if damaged, have
repaired by authorized service center. Inspect
extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.
15. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS.
When compresso
r is used outdoors, use only
extension cords intended for use outdoors and so
marked.
16. STAY ALERT.
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Never stand on the compressor. Do not allow the
compressor to operate unattended. Do not operate
compressor when you are tired. Compressor should
never be used by you if you are under the in
fl
uence of
alcohol, drugs or medication that makes you drowsy.
17. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS AND AIR LEAK.
Before further use of the compressor, a guard or
other part is damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, air leak, and any other conditions that may
a
ff
ect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by a metabo HPT
authorized service center.
Have defective pressure switches replaced by a
metabo HPT authorized service center.
Do not use compressor if switch does not turn it on
and o
ff
.
18. NEVER USE COMPRESSOR FOR APPLICATIONS
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED.
Never use compressor for applications other than
those speci
fi
ed in the Instruction Manual.
Following all safety precautions in this manual and the
manufacturer’s instructions in the application manual.
Never use compressed air for breathing or respiration.
19. HANDLE COMPRESSOR CORRECTLY.
Operate the compressor according to the instructions
provided herein. Never allow the compressor to be
operated by children, individuals unfamiliar with its
operation or unauthorized personnel.
20. KEEP ALL SCREWS, BOLTS AND GUARDS
TIGHTLY IN PLACE.
Keep all screws, bolts, and guards tightly mounted.
Check their conditions periodically.
21. KEEP MOTOR AIR VENT CLEAN.
The motor air vent must be kept clean so that air
can freely
fl
ow at all times. Check for dust build-up
frequently.
22. OPERATE COMPRESSOR AT THE RATED
VOLTAGE.
Operate the compressor at voltages speci
fi
ed on their
nameplates.
If using the compressor at a higher voltage than the
rated voltage, it will result in abnormally fast motor
revolution and may damage the unit and burn out the
motor.
If compressor is connected to a circuit protected by
fuse, use time delay fuses. Time delay fuses should
be marked “D” in Canada and “T” in the U.S.
23. NEVER USE A COMPRESSOR WHICH IS
DEFECTIVE OR OPERATING ABNORMALLY.
If the compressor appears to be operating unusually,
making strange noises or vibration, or otherwise
appears defective, stop using it immediately and
arrange for repairs by a metabo HPT authorized
service center.
24. DO NOT WIPE PLASTIC PARTS WITH SOLVENT.
Solvents such as gasoline, thinner, benzine, carbon
tetrachloride, and alcohol may damage and crack
plastic parts. Do not wipe them with such solvents.
Wipe plastic parts with a soft cloth lightly dampened
with soapy water and dry thoroughly.
25. USE ONLY GENUINE metabo HPT REPLACEMENT
PARTS.
Replacement parts not manufactured by metabo HPT
may void your warranty and can lead to malfunction
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