Metabo Power 260 - Manual (Page 9)

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3.3 Safety devices
Safety valve
The spring safety valve (12) is incorpo-
rated into the pressure switch unit. The
safety valve opens if the max. permissi-
ble pressure is exceeded.
4.1 Mains connection
B Danger! High voltage
Operate device in dry environ-
ment only.
Operate device 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 device 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.
4.2 Generating compressed air
1. Start device (13) and wait until the
max. tank pressure is reached
(compressor shuts off).
The tank pressure is indicated by
the tank pressure gauge (14).
2. Set pressure regulator (15) to
required working pressure. The cur-
rent working pressure is indicated
by the regulated pressure gauge
(16).
A
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 (17).
4. Connect air tool.
You are now ready to work with the
air tool.
5. Switch the device OFF, if you do not
continue working immediately after-
wards. Unplug after switching OFF.
A Danger!
Prior to all servicing:
− Switch Off.
− Unplug.
− Wait until the device has come to
a complete stop.
− Ensure the device and all air tools
and accessories connected to it
are relieved from pressure.
− Let the device and all air tools
and accessories used cool off.
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 device.
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 (18), clean if
necessary.
• Drain condensate (19).
Every 250 operating hours
• Replace air filter element.
5.2 Device storage
1. Switch unit OFF and unplug.
2. Release pressure from tank and all
connected air tools.
3. Store device in such way that it can-
not be started by unauthorized per-
sons.
A
Caution!
Do not store device unpro-
tected outdoors or in damp environ-
ment. Do not lay device on its side for
transportation or storing.
A Danger!
Prior to all servicing:
− Switch Off.
− Unplug.
− Wait until the device has come to
a complete stop.
− Ensure the device and all air tools
and accessories connected to it
are relieved from pressure.
− Let the device and all air tools
and accessories used cool off.
4. Operation
12
5. Care and Maintenance
15
16
13
14
17
6. Trouble Shooting
18
19