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5. Operation
Before switching on the machine make sure that no-one can be endangered when the machine starts up.
Make sure that no vehicles, such as forklift trucks and other equipment run over the electric cable and the dust
hose. Park the machine on a flat horizontal surface and put the brakes on.
5.1
Before switch on
Extension lead
The extension lead on the machine may only be used as an extension lead for Blastrac machines.
Contact Blastrac for the correct combinations.
The extension lead on the dust collector will only be live when the mains plug is plugged in, and the main
power switch is turned ON. Connection value: connected unit, maximum 45A.
CAUTION! Machines must be switched off when they are connected.
Checking the turning direction of the motors
Start the machine for a few seconds by pressing the ‘compressor ON’ and ‘fan ON’ buttons.
Stop the machine by pressing the ‘fan OFF’ and ‘compressor OFF’ buttons.
Check the rotating direction of the fan motor (indicated with an arrow).
Correcting the turning direction of the motors
Switch off all motors and put the main power switch to the OFF-position
Wait for a complete standstill of all drives.
Open the control box of the machine.
Set the inverter switch to the opposite position.
Close the control box and check the turning direction of the motor again.
5.2
Starting / stopping the machine
Connect the dust hose between the machine to be used and the dust extractor.
Connect the dust collector to the power supply.
Switch on the main power switch.
First switch on the compressor motor.
Secondly switch on the fan motor.
Carry out these actions in opposite sequence to stop the machine.
5.3
Work with the machine
Regularly check the contents of the dust-bin or bigbag. Always wear a
dust mask of at least class
FFP3
when emptying the dust bin or changing the bigbag. Observe and obey the local waste disposal
regulations!
Regularly open the drain valve to remove water from the air tank.
