Use; Maintenance - CAMPAGNOLA STAR 40 Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien

• The air compressor, to which the tool is connected, must comply with the current laws and be fitted
with control valves.
• Entrust or lend the tool only to persons who are familiar with the instructions for use or trained by
authorised persons.
• Keep children and animals away from the tool.
• Never alter the safety and protective devices.
• The user is the responsible for dangers or injuries caused to other people or for damages caused to
their properties.
• Do not use the tool when you are in unstable position or off balance.
• It is forbidden to operate the tool on ladders.
• Never cut branches which are close to electric wires.
• Before any routine maintenance operations, read the use and maintenance manual carefully. For any
maintenance operation which is not indicated in this manual, please contact one of the CAMPAGNOLA
S.r.l. Authorised Service Points.
• Use the tool just for the purposes indicated in par. "Product description". Any other use may cause
injuries.
• Disconnect the air fitting from the electric network before performing any maintenance operation.
• Keep this manual carefully and read it before any machine use.
• Keep all the stickers with the safety indications in perfect conditions.
• Avoid working in bad weather conditions, such as when it is foggy, with heavy rainy or strong winds.
• Pay attention to cutting branches under tension. They could cause loss of control of the tool.
• Inhaling atomised oil or wooden dust can cause irritation or intoxication of the operator's breathing system.
In case of prolonged problems a specialist has to be contacted.
2.3

Use

• Adjust the air compressor at 1000 kPa (10 bar) pressure. Higher pressure could cause major tool wear
and tear.
• Use the tool just for the purposes described in par. "Product description". Any other use may cause
injuries.
• When the tool is connected to an air compressor, but it is not being used, check that the safety catch
on the hand grip engages itself automatically.
• Always check that the safety systems are perfectly efficient.
• Never use the tool if it is damaged, wrongly regulated or only partially assembled.
2.4

Maintenance

WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance operations or mechanical adjustments on the tool, put on heavy-
duty work shoes, protective gloves and goggles.
• Routine maintenance and repairs can be carried out only by an operator with the necessary physical
and intellectual qualifications.
• Extraordinary maintenance and repairs can be carried out only by a qualified maintenance technician.
• Before any maintenance or mechanical adjustment operations, disconnect the air hose.
• Keep bystanders away when servicing or repairing the tool.
• Only qualified mechanics are authorised to inactivate the safety devices provided when extraordinary
maintenance is to be performed. It is their responsibility to safeguard the operators and the tool. The
safety devices should be activated as soon as maintenance work has been completed.
• All maintenance procedures not dealt with in this manual are to be performed at CAMPAGNOLA S.r.l.
Authorised Service Points.
• When maintenance or repairs have been completed, the tool can be started again only if duly
authorised by the qualified mechanic. The service mechanic must make sure:
- work has been completed;
- the equipment works perfectly;
- the safety devices are activated;
- no one is working on the equipment.
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Rev.: 00, Date 01/01/2017