Electrical Information; Operational Safety - Wolf Sioux 25 User Manual

WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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• Wolf air products are covered by a 12 month
warranty from the date of purchase. This war-
ranty applies to all material defects, which may
arise . No further claims are possible, of what-
ever nature, direct or indirect, relating to people
and/or materials.
• In the event of a problem or defect, you should
in the fi rst instance consult your Wolf dealer or
the UKHS help line. In most cases solutions will
be provided, which will solve the problem or cor-
rect the defect.
• This warranty excludes components, which are
subject to normal wear and tear
• Repairs or replacement parts will not extend the
original warranty period.
• Defects, which have arisen as a result of im-
proper use or wear, are not covered by the war-
ranty. Damage caused by a blocked air fi lter is
not covered by this warranty.
• The warranty stipulations apply in combination
with our terms of sale and delivery.
• The warranty does not cover any collection or
redelivery costs to and from the service centre.
Contact must be made with the help line before
a claim can be processed.
• Products, which are poorly packaged, will not be
accepted by UKHS.
• Warranty claims can only be processed if the
following conditions are met:
1. Proof of the purchase date can be provided in
the form of a sales receipt.
2. No repairs or replacements have been carried
out by third parties.
3. The tool has not been subject to improper use.
4. A description of the complaint is enclosed and
any payment relating to the carriage costs, of
which details can be obtained from the help
line.
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ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

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It is supplied with a pre-wired mains plug, if the plug
needs replacing follow these instructions.
Wire correctly The wires in the mains lead are col-
oured in the following way:
BLUE Neutral (N)
BROWN Live (L)
GREEN/ YELLOW Earth (E)
Secure wires carefully and fi rmly to the correct ter-
minals Secure the mains cable in the plug cord grip
fi rmly . Fit a 13-amp fuse. If a 13amp (BS1363) plug
is used a (BS 1362) ASTA approved 13-amp fuse
must be fi tted. If in doubt always consult a qualifi ed
electrician.
Recycle/Dispose of old plug and cable To prevent
inadvertent connection to socket and risk of electric
shock.
Read This Manual
!
In order to ensure working safety, read
this manual and thoroughly under
stand how to turn the compressor on and
off and to control the airfl ow.
Use Personal Protection Safety Equipment
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The compressor ejects high-pressure. air
Always wear protective eye goggles and
avoid contact with air outlets.
Protect eyes with safety glasses or
goggles - use safety glasses or goggles
which conform to BSEN136 or CE
equivalent that provide protection from
the front and side. Approved safety foot
wear and headgear should be worn as
approx priate, for example on building
works, when heavy weights or overhead
working are involved.
Do not operate this machine or its
accessories near other people unless
they are wearing appropriate safety
equipment also.
Dress Properly
!
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery it
can get caught in moving parts. Non-skid
safety footwear is recommended when
working outdoors.
Stay Alert
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Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate the compressor or
any air tool when tired or after taking
alcohol or prescription/ non-prescription
drugs.

2 - OPERATIONAL SAFETY

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What You Must Not Do...
Do not allow routine to lead to mistakes. Do not allow
routine, which occurs when using the machine fre-
quently to lead to mistakes. Remember that a slight
lack of concentration can result in serious injuries in
a split second. Do not use air tools on ladders Do
not use air tools , whilst on ladders. Ensure correct
platforms are used. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the
work area Do not eat, drink or smoke while using this
machine or in the work area. Do not touch the com-
pressor cylinder head During operation the cooling
fi ns of the cylinder head and the delivery pipe will be-
come very hot. Even after use these will remain hot
for some time. Avoid coming into contact with these.
Do not leave infl ammable objects near the compres-
sor
Do not let children or pets in the work area
Do not let children or pets come into contact with the
compressor, high pressure hose, air tools, mains ca-
ble or work area.
Do not use the product for excessive time periods
It will work better and safer at the rate for which it
was intended. See section 5 Maintenance, Care and
Repair. Please note that these compressors are de-
signed for the DIY, hobbyist and enthusiast for ap-
plications where a convenient portable source of air
is required.
Do not abuse the hose/cable
Never pull the compressor by the air hose or elec-
trical cable. Keep hose/cable a way from heat and
sharp edges. Do not touch the metal plug pins when
connecting or removing the electrical plug.
Do not run the compressor in damp conditions The
compressor should never be used in an area where
it could be exposed to water or excessively damp
conditions.
Do not direct any air jet towards people or animals
High-pressure air jets can be dangerous and air jets
must not be directed towards people or animals.
Do not make any alterations to the air receiver (tank)
The air receiver (tank) is made to conform to the
relevant European safety standards and the air re-
ceiver must never be altered by welding or any other
means.
What You Must Do
Disconnect the compressor from power supply when
maintaining Before carrying out any maintenance on
the compressor. Always switch off and unplug the
compressor from the power supply. Ensure that all
the compressed air has been released from the air
receiver.
Maintenance of electrical components
You must ensure that a suitably qualifi ed person car-
ries out repairs and maintenance of electrical com-
ponents.
Avoid unintentional starting of the compressor
When the machine is not in use please depress the
pressure switch, to ensure that it doesn't start up un-
expectedly.
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