Prefatory Notes; Safety Instructions - Airpress L 5-90 Gebrauchsanleitung

1.0 PREFATORY NOTES

Buying your AIRPRESS compressor installation, you have become the owner of a
compressor installation with a high performance and reliability level. Correct use
and regular maintenance will increase the life of the compressor.
In this manual you will find operation and maintenance instructions. Read it
carefully and keep it as a guide to your compressor.
The compressor has been built to supply compressed air. In particular the
appliance cannot be used to produce air to be breathed by humans or used on
direct contact with foodstuffs. The appliance must be used only for the purpose for
which it was specifically designed. All other uses are to be considered incorrect
and therefore unreasonable. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any
damage resulting from improper, incorrect or unreasonable use. This machine is
not suitable for external installation.

2.0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important: please read and observe the following safety instructions before
using the machine.
• Nobody must be allowed to use the compressor unless they have read the
instruction manual and have been instructed in the regulations to follow for
correct and safe use.
• The machine must be used by adults only. Use of the machine by apprentices
of not less than 16 years of age must be supervised by an adult authorised to
use the machine.
• Keep children and visitors away from the working area.
• Be cautious when using compressed air. Never aim the air flow at people or
animals. Do not use compressed air to clean clothing.
• Compressed air is not suitable to inhale.
• Do not wear loose clothing or neckties that can get caught in moving parts.
Preferably wear safety goggles, nonslip footwear and Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
• Only use the machine outside in dry, well-ventilated surroundings and do not
expose the machine to rain.
• The compressor should be placed in such way that all points, destined to carry
it will really do so. Take also care of a horizontal position.
• This machine is not fit for continuous running, but service for 30% per 60
minutes.
• Keep your work area clean and well lighted.
• Do not use the machine in areas where fumes from paint, solvents or
flammable liquids pose a potential hazard.
• Do not exceed the maximum operating pressure and only use the machine in
an ambient temperature between +5ºC and +40ºC.
• Never attempt to tamper with the protections of the log splitter or to operate the
machine without these.
• The working parts of the machine can become hot during operation. Let the
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