Compressor Introduction

This is the content required for an introduction to our compressor - reading this does NOT replace the mandatory session with a tutor! It will make it a lot quicker though ;-)

Let's begin! First off, make sure you have read the machine's manual.

Safety

Dangers

• parts of the machine may become hot during operation
• the machine will not stay off if it has stopped due to a loss of power and the power is restored (blackout, blown fuse, pulled plug)
• compressed air is generated which holds many dangers
  • small parts and dirt can fly towards you when blasted
  • the airstream can damage eyes, ears and other sensible organs
  • blowing air into certain shapes of holes or recesses can generate an unhealthy amount of noise
  • a bubble of air in the bloodstream can kill you
  • filling unsuitable containers with compressed air can cause them to explode

Precautions

• to avoid burns, don't touch any motor parts if the compressor is or has been running in the last 15 minutes (see photo "half red")
• don't turn the machine off by pulling the plug - press the orange button instead
• wear well-fitting goggles and ear defenders
• wear gloves if you need to blow air at something you are holding
• do not point any air tools and nozzles at yourself or other people - we have a shop vac for cleaning!
• do not use if you have any open wounds
• do not fill any containers (tires etc.) if they appear damaged, and never above their pressure rating

Practical Demonstration

• connecting and disconnecting the couplings
• setting a defined pressure, e.g. 4 bar for bike tires or the blast cabinet

Further Reading

• "Druckluft - die unsichtbare Gefahr" (DE)