HSS Hire 42CFM Operating & Safety Manual

Anchor the delivery end of the air hose so that it is
not aimed at any person or property then, taking great
care, slightly open the air supply valve to clear the
hose of any debris. Then fully close the valve.
NOW TURN THE COMPRESSOR OFF , by moving
the ignition key to the '0' position.
You can now connect the hose/s between the com-
pressor and whatever it is supplying.
Confirm that the tools air valve is in the closed
position then connect the delivery hose to the tool
in the same way as to the compressor.
All that now remains is to check that the air supply
valve is closed and to start the compressor.
This model of compres-
Gauges
sor is fitted with a ther-
mostatic
gauge
down the compressor
unit if the air discharge
temperature
110ºC. If during the
Pressure
course of your work the
Gauge
air supply stops but the
engine continous run-
ning, check the tempera-
ture gauge.
If the compressor has
Temperaure overheated,
Gauge engine and allow the
compressor
before restarting and
continuing your work.
Hour
Make sure you read and
Meter
fully understand
operating instructions supplied with the tool you
are using, if in doubt, contact your local HSS Hire
Shop for advice.
EQUIPMENT CARE
Even if you are only stopping work for a short
break, shut down the compressor completely.
Never push the equipment beyond its design lim-
its. If it will not do what you want with reasonable ease,
assume you have the wrong equipment for the job. Ask
at your local HSS Hire Shop
for advice.
Open
Regularly check the fuel
Closed
level and top up as neces-
sary with unleaded petrol.
Regularly check the oil
level – when the engine is
cold and on level ground.
Oil
Withdraw the dipstick, wipe
Choke
Fill
it clean, then replace it,
remove it a second time and
verify that the oil level is
Dipstick
Switch OFF the compressor by turning the ignition
key to the '0' position, close all air taps and operate
the equipment fed by the compressor to release the
temperature
pressure in the hoses.
which shuts
If you have finished with the equipment complete-
ly, you should now clean up the compressor as thor-
oughly as possible, disconnect the air hoses and
reaches
tools then coil them neatly ready for return to your
local HSS Hire Shop.
stop the
to cool
the
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between the min and max
lines, top up as necessary.
Keep the equipment clean.
You will find this less of a chore if
you clean up regularly, rather
than wait until the end of the hire
period.
When not in use, store the
equipment somewhere clean,
dry and safe from thieves.
FINISHING OFF
Contact your local
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Operating & Safety Guide 444
42CFM
Compressor
A single tool compressor, driven by a
petrol engine.
Code 20046