4. Proper use
The compressor is designed to generate compressed
air for compressedair driven tools which can be driv
en with an air volume of up to approx. 170 l/min (e.g.
tire inflator, blow-out pistol and paint spray gun).
The compressor may only be operated in a dry and
well ventilated indoor space.
The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed
purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of
misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer
will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind
caused as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been de
signed for use in commercial, trade or industrial appli
cations. Our warranty will be voided if the equipment
is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses
or for equivalent purposes.
5. Safety instructions
m Attention! The following basic safety measures
must be observed when using electric tools for pro
tection against electric shock, and the risk of injury
and fire. Read all these notices before using the elec
tric tool and keep the safety instructions for later ref
erence.
WARNING! This electric tool generates an electro
magnetic field during operation. This field can impair
active or passive medical implants under certain
conditions. In order to prevent the risk of serious or
deadly injuries, we recommend that persons with
medical implants consult with their physician and the
manufacturer of the medical implant prior to operat
ing the electric tool.
Safe work
1. Keep the work area orderly
Disorder in the work area can lead to accidents.
2. Take environmental influences into account
Do not expose electric tools to rain.
Do not use electric tools in a damp or wet envi
ronment. There is a risk of electric shock!
Make sure that the work area is wellilluminated.
Do not use electric tools where there is a risk of
fire or explosion.
3. Protect yourself from electric shock
Avoid physical contact with earthed parts (e.g.
pipes, radiators, electric ranges, cooling units).
4. Keep children away
Do not allow other persons to touch the equip
ment or cable, keep them away from your work
area.
5. Securely store unused electric tools
Unused electric tools should be stored in a dry,
elevated or closed location out of the reach of
children.
6. Do not overload your electric tool
They work better and more safely in the specified
output range.
7. Wear suitable clothing
Do not wear wide clothing or jewellery, which can
become entangled in moving parts.
Rubber gloves and nonslip shoes are recom
mended when working outdoors.
Tie long hair back in a hair net.
8. Do not use the cable for purposes for which it is
not intended
Do not use the cable to pull the plug out of the
outlet. Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp
edges.
9. Take care of your tools
Keep your compressor clean in order to work well
and safely.
Follow the maintenance instructions.
Check the connection cable of the electric tool
regularly and have it replaced by a recognised
specialist when damaged.
Check extension cables regularly and replace
them when damaged.
10. Pull the plug out of the outlet
During nonuse of the electric tool or prior to
maintenance and when replacing tools such as
saw blades, bits, milling heads.
11. Avoid inadvertent starting
Make sure that the switch is switched off when
plugging the plug into an outlet.
12. Use extension cables for outdoors
Only use approved and appropriately identified
extension cables for use outdoors.
Only use cable reels in the unrolled state.
13. Remain attentive
Pay attention to what you are doing. Remain sen
sible when working. Do not use the electric tool
when you are distracted.
14. Check the electric tool for potential damage
Protective devices and other parts must be care
fully inspected to ensure that they are faultfree
and function as intended prior to continued use
of the electric tool.
Check whether the moving parts function fault
lessly and do not jam or whether parts are dam
aged. All parts must be correctly mounted and
all conditions must be fulfilled to ensure fault-free
operation of the electric tool.
Damaged protective devices and parts must be
properly repaired or replaced by a recognised
workshop, insofar as nothing different is speci
fied in the operating manual.
Damaged switches must be replaced at a cus
tomer service workshop.
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