HSS Hire 42CFM Operating & Safety Manual
42CFM
Compressor
A single tool compressor, driven by a
petrol engine.
Operating & Safety Guide 444
Anchor the delivery end of the air hose so that it is
not aimed at any person or property then, taking great
care, slightly open the air supply valve to clear the
hose of any debris. Then fully close the valve.
NOW TURN THE COMPRESSOR OFF, by moving
the ignition key to the ‘0’ position.
You can now connect the hose/s between the com-
pressor and whatever it is supplying.
Confirm that the tools air valve is in the closed
position then connect the delivery hose to the tool
in the same way as to the compressor.
All that now remains is to check that the air supply
valve is closed and to start the compressor.
This model of compressor is fitted with a thermostatic temperature
gauge which shuts
down the compressor
unit if the air discharge
temperature reaches
110ºC. If during the
course of your work the
air supply stops but the
engine continous running, check the temperature gauge.
If the compressor has
overheated, stop the
engine and allow the
compressor to cool
before restarting and
continuing your work.
Make sure you read and
fully understand the
operating instructions supplied with the tool you
are using, if in doubt, contact your local HSS Hire
Shop for advice.
Even if you are only stopping work for a short
break, shut down the compressor completely.
Never push the equipment beyond its design limits. If it will not do what you want with reasonable ease,
assume you have the wrong equipment for the job. Ask
at your local HSS Hire Shop
for advice.
Regularly check the fuel
level and top up as necessary with unleaded petrol.
Regularly check the oil
level – when the engine is
cold and on level ground.
Withdraw the dipstick, wipe
it clean, then replace it,
remove it a second time and
verify that the oil level is
EQUIPMENT CARE
between the min and max
lines, top up as necessary.
Keep the equipment clean.
You will find this less of a chore if
you clean up regularly, rather
than wait until the end of the hire
period.
When not in use, store the
equipment somewhere clean,
dry and safe from thieves.
Switch OFF the compressor by turning the ignition
key to the ‘0’ position, close all air taps and operate
the equipment fed by the compressor to release the
pressure in the hoses.
If you have finished with the equipment completely, you should now clean up the compressor as thor-
oughly as possible, disconnect the air hoses and
tools then coil them neatly ready for return to your
local HSS Hire Shop.
FINISHING OFF
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Closed
Open
Oil
Fill
Choke
Pressure
Gauge
Temperaure
Gauge
Hour
Meter
Gauges
Dipstick
For advice on the safety and suitability of this equipment
contact your local HSS Hire Shop.
There is a serious risk of personal injury if you do
not follow all instructions laid down in this guide.
The hirer has a responsibility to ensure that all necessary risk assessments have been completed prior
to the use of this equipment.
This equipment should only be used by an operator who has been deemed competent to do so by
his/her employer.
This equipment should be used by an able bodied,
competent adult who has read and understood these
instructions. Anyone with either a temporary or permanent
disability, should seek expert advice before using it.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from
the work area. Cordon off a NO GO area using
cones and either barriers or tape, available for hire
from your local HSS Hire Shop.
Never use this equipment if you are ill,
feeling tired, or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Safety goggles MUST be worn by everyone in
the work area.
This equipment generates potentially harmful
noise levels. To comply with health and safety at
work regulations, ear defenders must be worn by
everyone in the vicinity.
Wear practical, protective clothing, gloves and
footwear. Avoid loose garments and jewellery that
could catch in moving parts, tie back long hair.
This equipment is heavy (163Kg), never attempt
to lift it, always use suitable lifting equipment.
Ensure the work area is well lit and ventilated, if in
doubt, ask about lighting and ventilation equipment at
your local HSS Hire Shop.
Do not work near flammable gases or liquids, petrol
or paint thinner fumes for example. Keep combustible
materials at a safe distance – at least 5m.
Make sure you know how to switch this machine
OFF before you switch it ON in case you get into dif-
ficulty.
Never leave the unit running and unattended.
Always switch the engine off and wait for moving
parts to come to rest before making adjustments
to it.
Exhaust Danger
NEVER operate petrol engines indoors or in a
confined space.
The exhaust contains gases that can kill.
GENERAL SAFETY
Engines, especially the exhausts, get very hot so
switch OFF and allow to cool before touching
them.
Choose a site for the compressor that keeps flammable materials well away from the engine and
exhaust.
Make sure that anyone in the immediate work area
is warned of what you are doing.
Always double-check the unit’s general condition
before use, paying special attention to hose connec-
tions, air taps and hoses. If it shows signs of damage
or excessive wear, DO NOT USE IT. Return it to your
local HSS Hire Shop for a replacement.
The air connections used are the claw type quick
action couplings.
If the tool fails, or if its hose or coupling gets damaged, return it. Never try to repair it yourself.
Damaged hoses are dangerous, so always handle
them with care and coil them neatly, without kinks, for
storage.
Keep the air hose/s out of harm’s way, keep it clear
of moving parts. Never run them through water, over
sharp edges or where they could trip someone.
Never allow compressed air to travel down an air
hose which is not connected to an air tool, this may
cause personal injury.
Never carry or pull the equipment by its air hose.
Ensure the air supply is turned OFF before con-
necting or disconnecting it from the air hose.
Isolate it from the air supply before making any
adjustments.
As a safety precaution, this compressor is fitted with
an air fuse, which cuts out the air flow if the hose
becomes disconnected or damaged during use.
Stand the compressor on a firm, level surface
strong enough to bear its weight. DO NOT use on
slopes, soft ground or where there is a risk of subsidence.
GETTING STARTED
AIR SAFETY
Fuel Safety
NEVER refuel while the engine is hot or running.
Never smoke or allow naked lights into the area
while refuelling.
Never inhale fuel vapour.
ALWAYS mop up any spillage as quickly as pos-
sible, and change your clothes if you get fuel
on yourself.
ALWAYS store fuel in a purpose-made sealed
container, in a cool, safe place well away from
the work area.
With the machine on firm level ground, check fuel
and oil levels (see EQUIPMENT CARE).
To start the compressor,
firstly, open the air supply valve.
Open the fuel tap and
apply approximately one
quarter choke if starting
from cold, no choke if
starting from warm.
Turn the ignition key fully
to the right, then, once
the engine has fired,
return the key to the ‘I’ position.
You can now close the air supply valve and let the
engine warm up for a few minutes.
With the compressor warmed up, and the air sup-
ply valve CLOSED, connect the air hose by pushing
it on to the valve and turning clockwise.
Fuel
Fuel
Tap
Tap
Fuel
Tap
Ignition
Ignition
Key
Key
Ignition
Key
ONONON
OFF
OFF
OFF
Start
Start
Start
Closed
Closed
Closed
Open
Open
Open
Fuel
Tank
Engine
Cover
Pull
Start
Air
Supply
Valve
Gauges
Ignition/
Fuel Tap
42CFM Compressor
Ignition Key & Fuel Tap
Open
Closed
Air Supply Valve
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