Metabo Classic 8 manual Table of Contents, Please Read First, Safety Specified Conditions of Use

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Table of Contents

1.Component and Parts /

 

Standard Delivery

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2.

Please Read First!

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3.

Safety

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3.1

Specified Conditions of Use

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3.2

General Safety Instructions

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3.3

Symbols on the machine

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3.4

Safety Devices

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4.

Operation

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4.1

Installation

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4.2

Mains Connection

12

4.3

Generating compressed air

12

5.

Care and Maintenance

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5.1

Periodic maintenance

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5.2

Machine storage

12

6.

Trouble Shooting

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7.

Repairs

13

8.

Environmental Protection

13

9.

Technical Specifications

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2. Please Read First!

These instructions are written in a way that will enable you to safely use the machine in a minimum of time. Here is how to read the instructions:

Read these instructions completely before use. Pay special attention to the safety information.

These instructions are intended for persons having a basic technical knowledge in the handling of machines such as the one described here. If you have no expe- rience with this type of machine you are advised to seek the advise of an experienced individual before oper- ating this machine.

Keep all documents supplied with the machine for future reference. Also, retain proof of purchase in case of a warranty claim.

If you hire out or sell this machine be sure to hand over the machine doc- uments supplied.

The equipment manufacturer is not liable for any damage arising from disregard of these instructions.

The information in these instructions is denoted as under:

Danger!

Risk of personal injury or environmental damage.

Risk of electric shock! Risk of personal injury by electric shock.

Caution!

Risk of material damage.

Note:

Additional information.

Numbers in illustrations (1, 2, 3, ...)

indicate component parts;

are consecutively numbered;

refer to the corresponding num- bers in brackets (1), (2), (3) ... in the neighbouring text.

Instructions to be carried out in a certain sequence are numbered.

Instructions which can be carried out in any sequence are preceded by a bullet (•).

Listing are preceded by a M-dash (–).

3. Safety

3.1Specified Conditions of Use

This machine is intended to generate compressed air required for the opera- tion of air tools.

Any use for medical purposes, food processing as well as filling of oxygen cylinders for breathing equipment is not permitted.

Explosive, combustible gases or gases detrimental to health may not be com- pressed. Operation in hazardous loca- tions is not permitted.

Any other use is not as specified. Use not as specified, alteration of the machine or use of parts that are not approved by the equipment manufac- turer, can cause unforeseeable damage!

Children, juveniles and persons not hav- ing been instructed in its usage are not permitted to operate this machine and any air tools connected to it.

3.2General Safety Instruc- tions

When using this electric tool observe the following safety instruc- tions, to exclude the risk of personal injury or material damage.

Please also observe the special safety instructions in the respective chapters.

Keep all documents, supplied with the machine, for future reference.

Observe the statuary accident insur- ance institution regulations and reg- ulations for the prevention of acci- dents pertaining to the operation of air compressors and air tools, where applicable.

If you are a commercial operator, observe the legal regulations per- taining to the operation of equip- ment subject to technical inspec- tions.

AGeneral hazard!

Keep your work area tidy – a messy work area invites accidents.

Be alert. Know what you are doing. Set out to work with reason. Do not operate the electric tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.

Consider environmental conditions.

Keep work area well lighted.

Prevent adverse body positions. Ensure firm footing and keep your balance at all times.

Do not operate the electric tool near inflammable liquids or gases.

Keep bystanders, particularly chil- dren, out of the work area. Do not permit other persons to touch the tool or power cable while the electric tool is running.

Do not overload the electric tool – use it only within the performance range it was designed for (see “Technical Specifications”).

BDanger! Risk of electric shock!

Do not expose the electric tool to rain.

Do not operate the electric tool in damp or wet environment.

Prevent body contact with earthed objects such as radiators, pipes, cooking stoves or refrigerators when operating this electric tool.

Do not use the power cable for any purpose it is not intended for.

ARisk of personal injury by escaping compressed air and parts hurled about by escaping air!

Never direct compressed air against persons or animals!

Ensure all air tools and accessories used are designed for the working pressure or are supplied via a pres- sure regulator.

Please note that, when disconnect- ing the quick coupler, the com- pressed air contained in the pres- sure hose will escape all of a sudden. You should therefore firmly hold the air hose when disconnect- ing it.

Ensure all screwed connections are fully tightened at all times.

Do not attempt to repair the machine yourself! Only trained specialists are permitted to service or repair com-

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Metabo Classic 8 Table of Contents, Please Read First, Safety Specified Conditions of Use, General Safety Instruc- tions