For advice on the safety and suitability of this
equipment contact your local HSS Hire Shop.
This equipment has been designed to be used by
an able bodied adult. If you suffer from either a
temporary or permanent disability, you must seek
expert advice before using this equipment.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from
the work area.
Never use this equipment if you are ill, feeling
tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
This equipment should only be used by a
competent person who has read and understood
these instructions.
Safety Goggles MUST be worn by everyone in
the work area.
Some materials being sprayed may contain
substances that, when inhaled, can be
harmful to health. A suitable mask must be worn
when using this equipment. Respiratory protective
equipment is available for hire, contact your local
HSS Hire Shop for details.
This equipment and the items it is powering
generate potentially harmful noise levels.
To
comply with health and safety at work regulations,
ear
defenders must be worn by everyone in the vicinity.
Wear practical, protective clothing,
gloves and footwear.
Avoid loose garments
and jewellery that could get in the way of the work, tie
back long hair.
If working above ground-level, work from a
suitable, stable platform
, an access tower for example.
Never work from ladders or steps.
Never carry or pull the equipment by its flex or hoses.
Ensure the work area is well lit and ventilated,
fume
extraction equipment is available from your local HSS
Hire Shop.
Watch your footing.
Take special care if working other
than on firm, level ground.
Always
double-check the unit’s general condition
before use,
paying special attention to hose
connections, air taps and hoses.
If it shows signs of
damage or excessive wear, DO NOT USE IT.
Return
it to your local HSS Hire Shop for repair.
Most HSS 6CFM compressors plug straight into a
standard 240v, 13amp power socket.
If the equipment fails, or if its flex or plug becomes
damaged, return it.
Never try to repair it yourself.
Keep flexes out of harm’s way,
and clear of the work area
.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY
Extension leads should be fully unwound and
loosely coiled, away from the equipment.
Never run
them through water, over sharp edges or where they
could trip someone.
Keep the equipment dry, using electrical equipment
in very damp or wet conditions can be dangerous.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, use a
suitable RCD
(Residual Current
-
Operated Device)
available from your local HSS Hire Shop. Or power the
equipment from a mains circuit with a built in RCD.
Ensure the compressor and power socket
are switched OFF before plugging into the
power supply.
Open the drain valve
to expel any water in the tank
and release any residual pressure,
then close it.
Check the pump’s oil level.
With the pump level, just
remove the oil filler cap. The oil should be level with the
upper mark on the dip stick.
GETTING STARTED
If the level is low, do not use the compressor. Contact
your local HSS Hire Shop for advice.
If using the compressor for spray painting, place it
at least 3m away from the work area.
You can now make the hose connections
between
compressor and whatever it is supplying.
The hose and compressor have a snap type
connector fitting.
Pull back the coupling’s outer sleeve,
inserts the end of the hose, then let the sleeve snap back
into place.
Once the air hose is connected to both the compressor
and the tool or spray gun being used,
check that the
ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position and that all
air taps are closed (turn clockwise to close & anti-
clockwise to open)
.
Now you can
plug it in and switch the ON/OFF
switch ON. This is achieved by either pulling the
red button out or turning the switch clockwise to
the ‘I’ symbol.
Pressure
Control
Adjuster
Knob
Air Tap
Receiver
Pressure
Guage
Outlet
Pressure
Guage
Air Outlet
Snap
Connector
ON/OFF
Switch
Thermal Overload
Button
Drain Valve
Oil Level
Dip Stick
ON
OPEN
CLOSE
OFF