Safety
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• Use of the compressor for commercial or industrial applications as well as in
connection with the trades;
• Operation or maintenance of the compressor by persons not familiar with how to
handle the compressor and/or who are not aware of the related risks.
Residual risks
Despite proper use, inconspicuous residual risks cannot be completely ruled out.
The following risks may arise due to the nature of the compressor:
• Hearing loss in the event of failure to use the required ear protection.
General safety instructions
ATTENTION!
When using this compressor, the following safety measures must
be taken in order to provide protection against electric shocks, risks of injury
and fire.
Read all these instructions before using the compressor and keep the safety
instructions in a safe place.
1. Keep work area clean and well lit.
• Disorganisation in your work area poses a risk of accident.
2. Take any environmental factors into account.
• Do not expose the compressor to rain.
• Do not operate the compressor in wet or damp rooms.
• Ensure that the work area is well lit.
• Do not use the compressor if there is a risk of fire or explosion.
3. Protect yourself against electrical shock.
• Avoid contact between your body and earthed parts (e.g. pipes, radia-
tors, electric stoves, cooling units).
4. Keep other persons away.
• Do not allow other persons, particularly children, to touch the compres-
sor or mains connection line. Keep them away from your work area.
5. Store the compressor in a safe area.
• The unused compressor should be stored in a dry, locked room out of the
reach of children.
6. Do not overload your compressor.
• It works better and more safely within the specified power range.
