42CFM
Compressor
A single tool compressor, driven by a
petrol engine.
Operating & Safety Guide 444
Anchor the delivery end of the air hose
so that it is
not aimed at any person or property then, taking great
care,
slightly open the air supply valve to clear the
hose of any debris. Then fully close the valve.
NOW TURN THE COMPRESSOR OFF, by moving
the ignition key to the ‘0’ position.
You can now connect the hose/s
between the com-
pressor and whatever it is supplying.
Confirm that the tools air valve is in the closed
position then connect the delivery hose to the tool
in the same way as to the compressor.
All that now remains is to
check that the air supply
valve is closed and to start the compressor.
This model of compres-
sor is fitted with a ther-
mostatic temperature
gauge which shuts
down the compressor
unit if the air discharge
temperature reaches
110ºC. If during the
course of your work the
air supply stops but the
engine continous run-
ning, check the tempera-
ture gauge.
If the compressor has
overheated, stop the
engine and allow the
compressor to cool
before restarting and
continuing your work.
Make sure you read and
fully understand the
operating instructions supplied with the tool you
are using, if in doubt, contact your local HSS Hire
Shop for advice.
Even if you are only stopping work for a short
break, shut down the compressor completely.
Never push the equipment beyond its design lim-
its.
If it will not do what you want with reasonable ease,
assume you have the wrong equipment for the job. Ask
at your local HSS Hire Shop
for advice.
Regularly check the fuel
level and top up as neces-
sary
with unleaded petrol.
Regularly check the oil
level –
when the engine is
cold and on level ground.
Withdraw the dipstick, wipe
it clean, then replace it,
remove it a second time and
verify that the oil level is
EQUIPMENT CARE
between the min and max
lines,
top up as necessary.
Keep the equipment clean.
You will find this less of a chore if
you clean up regularly, rather
than wait until the end of the hire
period.
When not in use,
store the
equipment somewhere clean,
dry and safe
from thieves.
Switch OFF the compressor by turning the ignition
key to the ‘0’ position, close all air taps
and operate
the equipment fed by the compressor to
release the
pressure in the hoses.
If you have finished with the equipment complete-
ly,
you should now
clean up the compressor
as thor-
oughly as possible,
disconnect the air hoses and
tools then coil them
neatly ready for return to your
local HSS Hire Shop.
FINISHING OFF
Code 20046
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Group Office: 25 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS
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the information within this guide please fax your com-
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444/01
Closed
Open
Oil
Fill
Choke
Pressure
Gauge
Temperaure
Gauge
Hour
Meter
Gauges
Dipstick
