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Care and Safety (continued)
Using the Compressor Unit and Site Safety
This section explains some techniques for efficient and safe
use of the compressor and its attachments. Attention is also
drawn to the various safety aspects of operating on site.
Read and understand this section before you start working
with the compressor. Practise using the attachments until
you are completely familiar with the controls and what they
do.
Before you start using the compressor, tell your work mates
what you will be doing and where you will be working. On a
busy site, use a signalman.
Remember that your machine is mobile. Whenever possible,
manoeuvre your machine into a position which combines
safety with efficiency. If you have to choose, remember that
SAFETY MUST COME FIRST.
!!
Fit a non-return valve or a shut-off valve in the delivery
line if the compressor is to be coupled in parallel with
another compressor or connected to an air supply
system.
!!
Distribution pipework and hoses must be the correct
size and suitable for the working pressure involved.
!!
Do not use frayed, damaged or deteriorated hoses.
Always store hoses properly and away from heat
sources or direct sunlight. A HOSE FAILURE CAN
CAUSE INJURY.
!!
Use only the correct type and size of hose end fittings
and connections. Use clamps of robust construction
especially made for compressed air.
!!
If using compressed air for cleaning down equipment,
do so with extreme caution. Take care not to blow
debris at yourself or other persons or into machinery.
Use eye protection.
!!
When blowing through a hose or air line, ensure that
the open end is held securely. A FREE END WILL WHIP
AND CAN CAUSE INJURY. Open the supply air cock
carefully and ensure that any ejected particles will be
restrained. A BLOCKED HOSE CAN BECOME A
COMPRESSED AIR GUN.
!!
Never apply compressed air to your skin or direct it at
another person. Never use compressed air to blow dust
and debris from your clothing.
!!
Do not use air directly from a compressor for breathing
purposes, e.g. charging air cylinders, unless the
compressor is specifically designed or equipped for this
purpose.
!!
Wear ear muffs when using noisy tools or when blowing
out the air line.
During operation:
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Check all pressures and temperatures are correct.
Refer to the operating instructions.
!!
Stop the plant if warning lights show or if gauges
register outside normal limits. Untrained personnel
must not attempt adjustments.
!!
Do not refill with fuel while the plant is running. Keep
fuel away from hot pipes.
!!
Do not remove the oil filler cap.
!!
Do not carry out adjustments inside the canopy when
the machine is running other than where specifically
instructed.
!!
Do not use the machine in a fire hazard area unless it is
suitably equipped. Do not operate in the presence of
toxic fumes.
Section A Attachments
9803/7130
Section A
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Issue 1
Airmaster Compressor
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