General Informations - Fiac AB598 Normas Generales Para La Instalacion, Uso Y Mantenimiento

The MSU range is composed of double-stage piston compressors with gas engine generator.
The internal combustion engine running with diesel fuel is connected to the air compressor pump unit and generator
via belt transmission.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read and understand all of the operating instructions, safety precautions and warnings in the Instruction Manual before
operating or maintaining this compressor.
Most accidents that result from compressor operation and maintenance are caused by the failure to observe basic
safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it
occurs, and by observing appropriate safety procedures.
Basic safety precautions are outlined in the "SAFETY" section of this Instruction Manual nad in the sections which
contain the operation and maintenance instructions.
Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identified by WARNINGS on the com-
pressor and in this Instruction Manual.
Never use this compressor in a manner that has not been specifically recommended by manufacturer, unless you first
confirm that the planned use will be safe for you and others.
MEANING OF SIGNAL WORDS
• WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if ignored, could result in serious personal injury.
• CAUTION indicates a hazardous situations which, if ignored, couls result moderate personal injury, or could cause
machine damage.
• NOTE emphasizes essential information
◊ 1.1 Safety
DEATH OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY COULD RESULT FROM IMPROPER OR UNSAFE USE OF MULTI-
PURPOSE UNIT. TO AVOID THESE RISKS, FOLLOW THESE BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
1 NEVER TOUCH MOVING PARTS
Never place your hands, fingers or other body parts near the multipurpose unit moving parts.
2 NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT ALL GUARDS IN PLACE
Never operate this multipurpose unit without all guards or safety features in place and in proper working order.
If maintenance or servicing requires the removal of a guard or safety features, be sure to replace the guards
or safety feature before resuming operation of the compressor.
3 ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION
Always wear safety goggles or equivalent eye protection. Compressed air must never be aimed at anyone or
any part of the body.
4 TURN OFF THE ENGINE
Always turn off the engine to prevent risks of accidental starts. Always remove the compressed air from the air
tank before servicing, inspecting, maintaining, cleaning, replacing or checking any parts.
5 STORE MULTIPURPOSE UNIT PROPERLY
When not in use, the compressor should be stored in dry place. Keep out of reach of children. Lock-out the
storage area.
6 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
Cluttered areas invite injurues. Clear all work areas of unnecessary tools, debris, furniture etc...
Keep the work area well ventilated. Do not use the generator in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
The generator can produce sparks during operation. Do not use the generator in situations where you can find
paints, gasoline, chemicals, adhesives and any other flammable or explosive material.
7 CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT.
Don't expose compressor to rain. Don't use compressor in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit and well venti-
lated. Operate this compressor at a stable place all the time. Risk of fire or explosion. Do not carry and operate the com-
pressor or any other electrical device near the spray area. Do not use compressor in the presence of flammable liquids
or gases. Restricting any of the compressor ventilation openings will cause serious overheating and could cause fire.
Never place objects against or on top of compressor. Gasoline engines produce carbon monoxide; a poisonous odorless
gas which may cause death. Do not start or operate this compressor in an enclosed area or in presence of obstructions.
Operate compressor in an open area at least 4 feet away from any wall or obstruction that would restrict the flow of fresh
air to the ventilation openings. Compressor produces sparks during operation. Never use compressor in sites containing
lacquer, paint, benzine, thinner, gasoline, gases, adhesive agents, and other materials which are combustible or explosive.
This compressor contains some components parts that tend to produce arcs or sparks, and therefore, when located in a
garage, it should be in a room or enclosure provided for this purpose, and should be 18 inches (457 mm) or more above
the floor. A spark arrester must be added to the muffler of this engine if it is to be used on any forest covered, brush covered
or grass covered unimproved land. The arrester must be maintained in effective working condition by the operator. In order
to avoid damaging this compressor, do not allow the unit to be tilted more than 10° when operating.

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