Before attempting to operate this product, the following basic safety precautions should always be
taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. It is important to read the manual
to understand the application, limitations and potential hazards associated with this tool.
Do not over - inflate your tyres or any other inflatable object.
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Do not leave the compressor unattended while in use.
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Ensure you are safely positioned away from traffic if you have to inflate a tyre on a road.
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Keep your face a safe distance away from the compressor and the object being inflated - do not
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get too close.
Do not put metal objects into DC 12V output socket as it will cause a short circuit and blow the
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fuse.
Never put the unit near fire, flammable gas or liquid.
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This compressor is intended for short run use. Maximum uninterrupted running time should not
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exceed 20 minutes and a 30 minute cooling down period is recommended before running the
compressor again.
CAUTION: Bursting items can cause injury so do not exceed recommended pressure levels.
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The cigarette lighter socket should be fused with a 15 amp fuse. It is advisable to check the
vehicle manufacturers recommended tyre pressures to ensure correct inflation levels (Keep this
information with you in the car).
Protect the cable
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Do not carry the charger by the cable or pull the cable to remove from the mains socket.
Protect the cable from sharp objects, heat and oil; have it replaced if damaged.
Maintain tools with care
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Inspect charging cables periodically for damage. If damaged have repairs carried out by a
qualified person only.
Look after the compressor
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When not in use store in a dry, high place or keep locked up out of children’s reach. If it will be
kept in storage, then it must be recharged every 3 months.
Use the tool only for its intended purposes. Do not force the tool.
Battery care
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The internal battery is a sealed lead acid battery. It is classified as non-spillable and has unique
sealing techniques to guarantee that no electrolyte leakage will occur. If it is necessary to
replace the battery, then it should be done by a qualified technician only and must be of the
same specification as the original.
Do not allow the battery, at any time, to become completely discharged.
The battery in this unit is not intended for recharging a car battery.
Never burn batteries-they can explode in a fire.
You as a customer are responsible for the correct disposal or recycling of the batteries.
If necessary contact your local council for disposal information.
Do not attempt to repair or open the charger, the charger contains no user serviceable parts.
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The charger provided must only be used with this compressor and not with any other products.
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Safety Instructions
