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1. GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING! Important! The following basic
safety precautions have to be taken when
using this compressor in order to guard
against the risk of electric shock, injury and
fire. Read and note these instructions before
you use the compressor.
CAUTION
This equipment is not designed to be used by people
(including children) with limited physical, sensory or
mental capacities or those with no experience and/
or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person
who is responsible for their safety or they have received
instructions from such a person in how to use the
equipment safely. Children must always be supervised in
order to ensure that they do not play with the equipment.
1. Keep your work area tidy
- There is a higher risk of accident in an untidy work area.
2. Make allowance for environmental conditions
- Never leave the compressor in the rain. Never use the
compressor in damp or wet conditions. Provide good
lighting. Never use the compressor near combustible liquids
or gases.
3. Protect yourself from electric shocks
- Avoid physical contact with earthed parts, e.g. pipes,
radiators, cookers, refrigerators.
4. Keep children away!
- Do not allow other persons to touch the compressor or its
cable. Keep them out of your work area.
5. Keep your compressor in a safe place
- When the compressor is not being used it should be kept in
a dry, locked room out of the reach of the children.
6. Do not overload your compressor
- It is better and safer to work within the quoted power range.
7. Wear suitable work clothes
- Do not wear loose garments or jewellery. There is a risk of
them catching on moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-slip
shoes are recommended when working outdoors. Put on a
hair net if you have long hair.
8. Never use the cable for any purpose other than
it is intended
- Never tow the compressor by its cable and never pull the
power plug out of the socket by the cable. Protect the cable
from heat, oil and sharp edges.
9. Look after your compressor
- Keep your compressor clean so that it works well and
reliably. Follow the maintenance instructions. Check the
power plug and cable regularly and have them replaced by a
specialist if you discover any damage. Check any extension
cables regularly and replace if damaged.
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10. Pull out the power plug
- Whenever the compressor is not being used and before
carrying out any maintenance work.
11. Avoid accidental starts
- Make sure that the switch is turned to OFF before you
connect the compressor to the power supply.
12. Extension cables for outdoor use
- Use extension cables outdoors only if they are approved
and marked accordingly.
13. Concentrate at all times
- Watch your work. Be sensible. Do not use the compressor if
your mind is not on your work.
14. Examine your compressor for signs of damage
- Before you use the compressor again, carefully check its
safety devices or any slightly damaged parts to make sure
that they are working properly and as intended. Check
moving parts to make sure that they are in good working
order and are not jammed or damaged. All parts have to
be properly fitted in order to be sure of meeting all the
machine's requirements. Damaged safety devices and
parts have to be repaired or replaced by a customer service
workshop unless otherwise stated in this manual. Damaged
switches have to be replaced by a customer service
workshop. Do not use any tools with a switch that cannot be
turned on and off.
15. Important!
- For your own safety, use only such accessories and
auxiliary equipment as are listed in this manual or which are
recommended and specified by the manufacturer. There
is a high risk of suffering a serious accident if you use tools
or accessories which are not listed in this manual or in the
catalogue of recommended tools and accessories.
16. Have an electrician carry out repairs
- Repairs are to be carried out only by a qualified electrician.
If not, the user may suffer serious accidents.
17. Noise
Use ear muffs when you use the compressor.
18. Replacing the power cable
To prevent injury, damaged power cables may only be
replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified electrician.
1.2 Safety instructions for working with compressed air
and blasting guns
•
Compressors and lines reach high temperatures during
operation. Avoid contact! Risk of burns!
•
Gases or vapours drawn in by the compressor have
to be kept free of constituents that may cause fire or
explosions inside the compressor.
•
When you disconnect the hose coupling, hold the
coupling element in your hand to prevent injury from
the whiplashing hose.
•
Wear goggles when working with the blow-out gun.
Injuries may easily result from foreign bodies and
blasted parts.
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MODEL NUMBER: BT-AC 400/50 ,
09/12
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