
POW553 EN
1 DESCRIPTION (FIG A) .................................................................... 3
2 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST ............................................................. 3
3 SYMBOLS ........................................................................................ 3
4 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS .......................... 4
4.1 Working area ........................................................................................................... 4
4.2 Electrical safety ....................................................................................................... 4
4.3 Personal safety ....................................................................................................... 4
4.4 Power tool use and care ......................................................................................... 5
4.5 Service ..................................................................................................................... 5
5 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPRESSORS .. 5
6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................ 6
6.1 Instructions before use. .......................................................................................... 6
6.2 Connecting and removing the air hose ................................................................. 6
6.3 Setting the operating pressure .............................................................................. 6
6.4 Instructions for use ................................................................................................. 6
6.5 Switching on and off ............................................................................................... 7
7 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ................................................... 7
7.1 Venting and bleeding the tank ............................................................................... 7
7.2 Changing the oil ...................................................................................................... 7
7.3 Checking the oil-level ............................................................................................. 8
7.4 Checking the safety valve ................................................................ ...................... 8
7.5 Checking and cleaning the air filter ....................................................................... 8
8 TROUBLE-SHOOTING .................................................................... 8
8.1 Engine does not start ............................................................................................. 8
8.2 Compressor does not supply air............................................................................ 8
8.3 Pressure is too high ................................................................................................ 8
8.4 Thermal shutdown switch: ..................................................................................... 8
9 TECHNICAL DATA .......................................................................... 9
10 NOISE EMISSION VALUES ............................................................ 9
11 WARRANTY ..................................................................................... 9
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POW553 EN
12 ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................... 9
13 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .............................................. 10
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POW553 EN
AIR COMPRESSOR
POW553
WARNING! For your own safety, read this manual and the general safety
instructions carefully before using the appliance. Your power tool should
only be given to other users together with these instructions.
1 DESCRIPTION (FIG A)
1. Handle with soft grip
2. Air hose connection
3. Wheel
4. Tank
5. Pressure control
6. On/off switch
7. Safety valve
2 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST
§ Remove all packaging materials.
§ Remove remaining packaging and packing inserts (if included).
§ Check that the package contents are complete.
§ Check the appliance, the power cord, the power plug and all accessories for transportation
damage.
§ Keep the packaging materials as far as possible until the end of the warranty period. Then
take it to your local waste disposal system.
WARNING Packaging materials are not toys! Children must not play with
plastic bags! There is a danger of suffocation!
air compressor 1pc
wheel and axle 2sets
operation manual 1pc
air filter1pcs
oil cap 1pcs
8. Pressure gauge (tank)
9. Pressure gauge (outlet)
10. Air filter
11. Oil cap
12. Gauge glass
13. Water outlet valve
If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.
3 SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used in this manual and/or on the machine:
Denotes risk of personal
injury or damage to the tool.
In accordance with essential safety standards of applicable European
directives
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Read manual before use