Important Points Before You Begin; Compressor And Environmental Cleaning; Personal Protection And Safety - Hertz HDD Series Instruction Manual

SAFETY
2.9

Important Points Before You Begin

➢ Thoroughly check your compressor before you start the compressor. If you think that something is
wrong with your compressor, do not start the compressor.
➢ Make sure that all protection and security pieces are in place. Do not start your compressor without
replacing the damaged parts or completing the missing parts.
➢ If the compressor is large enough for a person to enter in it or if the relevant persons are performing
tasks inside, inform the other staff about this situation and keep the doors of the compressor open.
➢ Make sure that there is no one inside before closing the doors of the compressor.
➢ Make sure that the moving parts within the compressor work without any friction.

2.10 Compressor and Environmental Cleaning

➢ Make sure to stop the compressor and cut the energy completely before cleaning your compressor.
➢ To prevent a possible fire, keep your compressor away from the dust, oil, garbage and oil machine.
Keep the flammable liquids away from sparks and heat and store them in a separate containers
➢ If there is any leakage in your compressor, have it repaired by informing your authorized service as
soon as possible.

2.11 Personal Protection and Safety

Company managers should ensure that all required standards and rules are complied with on the use of
compressors.
➢ Do not approach your compressor with damaged and loose clothing. Otherwise, the clothes may get
caught on the moving parts and may cause serious injury.
➢ If deemed appropriate or in cases of necessity take extra security measures such as glasses,
gloves, helmets.
➢ In cases that will prevent you from making healthy decisions (drugs, alcohol use, fatigue, etc.) do not
approach and start your compressor.
➢ Do not wear a headset to listen to music or the radio while
operating your compressor.
➢ Keep your hands and body away from the moving parts in
the compressor. Otherwise, accidents which may cause
serious injury may occur.
➢ Do not operate compressor without installing the shields.
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