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1.  PRECAUTIONS
An ACOUSTIC PRESSURE value of 4 m. corresponds 
to the ACOUSTIC POWER value stated on the label 
located on the compressor, minus 20 dB.
  THINGS TO DO  
 ● The compressor must be used in a suitable 
environment (well ventilated with an ambient 
temperature of between +5°C and +40°C) and never 
in places affected by dust, acids, vapors, explosive 
or ammable gases.
 ● Always maintain a safety distance of at least 4 meters 
between the compressor and the work+ area.
 ● Any coloring of the belt guards of the compressor during 
painting operations indicates that the distance is too short.
 ● Insert the plug of the electric cable in a socket of suitable 
shape,  voltage  and  frequency  complying  with  current 
regulations.
 ● Use extension cables with a maximum length of 5 meters 
and of suitable cross-section.
 ● The use of extension cables of different length and also 
of adapters and multiple sockets should be avoided.
 ● Always use the switch I/O to switch off the compressor.
 ● Always use the handle to move the compressor.
 ● When operating, the compressor must be placed on a 
stable, horizontal surface.
  THINGS NOT TO DO  
 ● Never direct the jet of air towards persons, animals or your 
body. (Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes 
against ying objects that may be lifted by the jet of air).
 ● Never direct the jet of liquids sprayed by tools connected 
to the compressor towards the compressor.
 ● Never use the appliance with bare feet or wet hands or feet.
 ● Never pull the power cable to disconnect the plug from 
the socket or to move the compressor.
 ● Never leave the appliance exposed to adverse weather 
conditions.
 ● Never transport the compressor with the receiver under 
pressure.
 ● Do not weld or machine the receiver. In the case of faults 
or rusting, replace the entire receiver.
 ● Never allow inexperienced persons to use the compressor. 
Keep children and animals at a distance from the work 
area.
 ● This appliance is not intended for use by persons 
(including  children)  with reduced  physical,  sensory  or 
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
 ● Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not 
play with the appliance.
 ● Do not position ammable or Nylon®/fabric objects closed 
to and/or on the compressor.
 ● Never clean the compressor with ammable liquids or 
solvents. Check that you have unplugged the compressor 
and clean with a damp cloth only.
 ● The compressor must be used only for air compression. 
Do not use the compressor for any other type of gas.
 ● The compressed air produced by the compressor cannot 
not be used for pharmaceutical, food or medical purposes 
except after particular treatments and cannot be used to 
ll the air bottles of scuba divers.
 ● Pay attention to the work being carried out. Use  common 
sense. Do not stand on the compressor. Do not allow the 
compressor to operate unattended.
  THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW  
 ● To  avoid  overheating  of  the  electric  motor, this 
compressor is designed for intermittent operation 
as indicated on the technical dataplate (for example,  
S3 50 % means 5 minutes ON, 5 minutes OFF). In the 
case of overheating, the thermal cutout of the motor trips, 
automatically cutting off the power when the temperature 
is too high. The motor restarts automatically when normal 
temperature conditions are restored.
 ● The  compressor  is  equipped  with  a  pressure  switch 
equipped  with  a  delayed  air  discharge  valve  which 
facilitates starting the engine and therefore air will be 
vented from it, when the tank is empty, for a few seconds.
 ● All  the compressors  are tted with a safety valve that 
is tripped in the case of malfunctioning of the pressure 
switch in order to assure machine safety.
  The safety valve is set to avoid over-pressurization of 
the air tanks. This valve is factory pre-set and will not 
function unless tank pressure reaches this pressure. Do 
not attempt to adjust or eliminate this safety device.
  Any adjustments to this valve could cause serious injury. 
If this device requires service or maintenance, see an 
Authorized Service Center.
 ● The red notch on the pressure gauge refers to the 
maximum  operating  pressure  of  the tank.  It  does  not 
refer to the adjusted pressure.
 ● When  tting  a  tool,  the  ow  of  air  in  output  must  be 
switched off.
 ● When using compressed air, you must know and comply 
with the safety precautions to be adopted for each type of 
application (ination, pneumatic tools, painting, washing 
with water-based detergents only, etc.).
 ● Please check that the air consumption and the maximum 
working pressure of the pneumatic tool and connection 
pipes (with the compressor) to be used, are compatible 
with the pressure set on the pressure regulator and with 
the amount of air supplied by the compressor.
 ● The compressor's performance is guaranteed for 
operation between 0 and 1000 meters above the sea level.
Preserve this handbook for future reference.