General Safety Instructions - HERKULES 50/5/8 Manual De Instrucciones

Anleitung_50-8-3_SPK7 04.09.2006

General safety instructions

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.
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. Wear goggles
- Wear a breathing mask when working in dusty
conditions.
9. Never use the cable for any purpose other
than that 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.
10. Do not overreach
- Avoid abnormal postures. Stand squarely and
keep your balance at all times.
11. 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
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specialist if you discover any damage. Check any
extension cables regularly and replace if
damaged.
12. Pull out the power plug
- Whenever the compressor is not being used
and before carrying out any maintenance work.
13. Do not leave any tools on the compressor
- Before you switch on the compressor, make
sure that all wrenches and setting tools
have been removed.
14. Avoid accidental starts
- Make sure that the switch is turned to OFF
before you connect the compressor to the power
supply.
15. Extension cables for outdoor use
- Use extension cables outdoors only if they are
approved and marked accordingly.
16. Concentrate at all times
- Watch your work. Be sensible. Do not use the
compressor if your mind is not on your work.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. Connect a dust extraction system
- If there are facilities for connecting a dust
extraction system, check that the system is
indeed connected and being used.
21. Noise
The machine noise may exceed 85 dB(A) at the
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