This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory 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.
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Do not place the hose end against any part of your body when turned on, as this may infuse air into
your blood stream putting your health at serious risk.
• Do not make any alterations to this tool. Only use the adaptors supplied with this product.
• Use this product only in accordance with operation instructions included in this manual.
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If the pump is making abnormal sounds or its temperature is quite high, turn off the power straight
away and let it cool for at least 10 minutes before trying again. Improper use may result in damage
of the tool.
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Do not leave unattended and operating. Keep out of reach of children.
• Put the tool in a dry place if it is not in use for an extended period of time.
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Keep the tool away from flammable liquid or gas. Do not allow the tool to become wet.
• Never put the connector and adaptors into your mouth, ear or eye. They are not toys.
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Avoid inserting hands into the inlets/outlets of the tool while it is connected to power.
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Before using the tool, always inspect it visually. Do not use the tool if it is cracked and/or damaged.
If the tool is damaged, contact Ozito customer service.
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Protect the plug and the power cable from heat, oil or sharp edges.
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If damaged, the power cable must be replaced by a qualified electrician.
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If oil leakage is found, do not start or run the compressor until the leak is fixed and the spilled oil
has been wiped away.
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To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, never spray flammable liquids in a confined area. If sparks
come into contact with petrol vapours or solvents, they may ignite the vapours and cause a fire or
explosion.
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Always operate the compressor in a well ventilated area. Do not smoke while spraying. Do not
spray where sparks or flames are present. Keep the compressor as far away from the spray area
as possible.
• The solvents trichloroethane and methylene chloride can chemically react with the aluminium
used in some paint spray guns and form an explosion. If these solvents are used, ensure that only
stainless steel spray equipment is connected. The compressor is not affected by the use of these
solvents.
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Never directly inhale the compressed air produced by a compressor and do not use it for charging
breathing tanks.
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Do not use welding equipment in close proximity to the compressor. Do not weld anything to the air
tank of the compressor: this could dangerously weaken the tank and will void the warranty.
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Do not use the compressor outdoors when it is raining or on a wet surface; either situation could
cause an electric shock.
• Always maintain a safety distance of at least 3 meters between the compressor and the work area.
Ensure that the compressor is on a stable surface.
• Always use the handle to move the compressor.
• Never let the compressor come into contact with water or other liquids, as the appliance is live, this
could cause electrocution or short-circuits. Never use the appliance with bare feet, wet hands or
wet feet.
• The compressed air produced by the compressor cannot not be used for pharmaceutical, food or
medical purposes or to fill the air bottles of scuba divers.
• Do not cover the air inlets on the compressor.
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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.
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When you disconnect the hose coupling, hold the coupling element in your hand to prevent injury
from the whiplashing hose.
• Keep the compressor at least 300mm from the nearest wall to ensure adequate ventilation for
cooling purposes.
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Protect the air hose and cordset from damage. Inspect for weak or worn spots regularly and
replace if necessary.
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Check the maximum pressure rating of any tools or accessories that you intend using with the
compressor. The output pressure of the air from the compressor must be regulated so that it never
exceeds the rated pressure of the tool or accessory.
The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any use other than those mentioned in this Manual
will be considered a case of misuse. The user and not the manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or
injury resulting from such cases of misuse.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made to the tool nor for any damage resulting from
such changes.
Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk factors. The
following hazards may arise in connection with the tool’s construction and design:
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Damage to the lungs if an effective breathing mask is not worn.
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Damage to hearing if effective earmuffs are not worn.
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Damage to the eyes if effective safety goggles or shield are not worn.
WARNING!
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n the event that an air line is cut or broken, the air supply must be turned off at the
compressor. A broken air line which is not supported is extremely dangerous and can whip around very
quickly, both with the capability of striking people, and blowing foreign particles into the air.
Do not attempt to catch the air line but immediately keep bystanders well clear and turn off the air supply
to the hose, turn off the compressor at the On / Off button, and then remove the hose from the compressor.
AIR COMPRESSOR SAFETY WARNINGS
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING!
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings
refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
2. Electrical safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
3. Personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to
power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your
finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
h. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles.
A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
4. Power tool use and care
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.
The correct power
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.
Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
e. Maintain power tools.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking
into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
h. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement
parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
