Generating Compressed Air; Periodic Maintenance; Mains Connection; Machine Storage - Metabo Basic 250-24 W OF Originalbetriebsanleitung

Install air intake filter
1. Remove plug from air intake of com-
pressor pump housing. Keep plug
for future use.
2. Screw air filter (12) supplied on air
intake.
Check condensate drain
• Check to see that the condensate
drain's screw (13) is closed.
4.2

Mains connection

Danger! High voltage 
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Operate machine in dry envi-
ronment only. 
Operate machine only on a power
source complying with the following
requirements:
 outlets properly installed, earthed
and tested;
 Fuse protection in accordance
with the Technical Specifications;
Position power cable so it does not
interfere with the work and is not
damaged.
Always check to see that the machine
is switched OFF before plugging in.
Protect power cable from heat,
aggressive liquids and sharp edges.
Use only extension cables with suffi-
cient lead cross section (see "Techni-
cal Specifications").
Do not stop the compressor by
unplugging, but switch OFF using the
switch.
Unplug after use.
4.3 Generating compressed
air
1. Start compressor (14) and wait until
the max. tank pressure is reached
(compressor shuts off).
The tank pressure is indicated by
the tank pressure gauge (15).
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2. Set pressure regulator (16) to
required working pressure. The cur-
rent working pressure is indicated
by the regulated pressure gauge
13
(17).
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Caution!
The regulated pressure may
not be set higher than the max. work-
ing pressure of the connected air
tools!
3. Connect air hose to compressed air
outlet (18).
Connect air tool. 
4.
You are now ready to work with the
air tool.
5. Switch the compressor OFF, if you
do not continue working immediately
afterwards. Unplug after switching
OFF.
5. Care and Maintenance
Danger! 
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Prior to all servicing:
 Switch Off.
 Unplug.
 Wait until the compressor has
come to a complete stop.
 Ensure the compressor and all air
tools and accessories connected
to it are relieved from pressure.
After all servicing:
 Check to see that all safety
devices are operational.
 Make sure that no tools or other
parts remain on or in the
machine.
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ENGLISH
Repair and maintenance work other
than described in this section must
only be carried out by qualified spe-
cialists.
5.1

Periodic maintenance

Prior to each use

Check air hoses for damage,
replace if necessary.

Check all screwed connections for
tightness, tighten if necessary.

Check power supply cable for dam-
age, if necessary have replaced by
a qualified electrician.
Every 50 operating hours

Check air intake filter (19), clean if
necessary.
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
Drain condensate (20).
Every 250 operating hours

Replace air filter element.
Danger of frost
Caution! 
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Frost (< 4 °C) destroys the
pump and accessories as both
always contain water! If there is a
danger of frost, disassemble pump
and accessories and store in frost-
free conditions.
5.2

Machine storage

1. Switch unit OFF and unplug.
2. Release pressure from tank and all
connected air tools.
3. Store machine in such way that it
cannot be started by unauthorized
persons.
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Caution!
Do not store machine unpro-
tected outdoors or in damp environ-
ment.
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