General Safety Notes - Scheppach hc 51 dc Instruction Manual

Legend, Fig. 1
Get to know your compressor:
1 Handle
2 Pressure switch cover
3 ON/OFF switch
4 Tank pressure control
5 Set button
6 Adjustable drain valve
7 Adjustable drain valve control
8 Safety valve
9 Non-return valve
10 Drain plug
11 Air tank
12 Wheel (2x)
13 Safety screen
14 Oil inlet plug with dip stick
15 Air filter unit
16 Oil drain plug
Description of symbols
The model plate on your machine may show symbols. They
contain important information regarding the product or its
use:
• Wear ear protection.
• Wear goggles.
• Wear a breathing mask.
• Warning! Automatic start.
• Warning! Hot Surface.
• Meets the valid standards regarding electro-magnetic
compatibility.
m General safety notes
Preserve these Operating Instructions well and have them
carefully read by every person working with the compressor.
Important information
Attentively read these Operating Instructions. Most of
the accidents when working with the compressor occur
through neglect of the basic safety rules. Recognizing po-
tential dangers in time and conscientious observance of
the safety instructions can avoid accidents. Only use the
compressor following the recommendations of the manu-
facturer.
m Safety notes
• Do not touch moving machine parts.
• Do not use the compressor with the guards removed.
• Always wear goggles or another adequate eye protec-
tion. Never point the compressed air current towards a
part of your body or towards another person.
• Protection from electric shocks. Avoid inadvertent con-
tact with the cables, the tank, or earthed metal parts
of the compressor. Never use the compressor close to
water or in a humid environment.
• Pull the power supply plug before starting repair, in-
spection, maintenance, or cleaning work, or before re-
placing any parts.
• Inadvertent starting. Do not transport the compressor
while it is connected to the electric power. Make sure
the switch is in OFF position before you plug in the
electric cable.
• Store the compressor correctly. When the compressor
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