Safety Devices; Prior To Initial Operation; Mains Connection; Generating Compressed Air - Metabo Basic 240 Originalbetriebsanleitung

3.3

Safety devices

Safety valve
The spring safety valve (10) is incorpo-
rated into the pressure switch unit. The
safety valve opens if the max. permissi-
ble pressure is exceeded.
4. Operation
4.1

Prior to initial operation

Wheel installation
1. Install wheels as illustrated.
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2. Place starlocks on the wheels so
that the starlock's (12) clips are posi-
tioned exactly opposite the receiving
grooves of the wheels (11) Then
push the starlocks onto the wheels.
4.2

Mains connection

Danger! High voltage
B
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
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
Start compressor (13) and wait until
1.
the max. tank pressure is reached
(compressor shuts off). The tank
pressure is indicated by the tank
pressure gauge (14).
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Set pressure regulator (15) to
2.
required working pressure.
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Caution!
The regulated pressure may
not be set higher than the max. wor-
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king pressure of the connected air
tools!
3. Connect air hose to compressed air
outlet (16).
4. Connect air tool.
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!
A
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
from heat,
machine.
Repair and maintenance work other
than described in this section must
only be carried out by qualified speci-
alists.
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15
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remain on or in the
ENGLISH
5.1

Periodic maintenance

Prior to each use
•
Check air hoses
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 , clean if nec-
essary (17).
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•
Drain condensate (18).
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Every 250 operating hours
•
Replace air filter element.
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.
Do not lay machine on its side for
transportation or storing.
6. Trouble Shooting
Danger!
A
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.
for damage,
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