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Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Compact Air Compressor
Safety Guidelines -
Definitions
This manual contains information
that is important for you to know
and understand. This information
relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY
and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT
PROBLEMS. To help you recognize
this information, we use the symbols
below. Please read the manual and
pay attention to these sections.
Indicates a
potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Indicates a
potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates an
imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
NOTE: Indicates special instructions,
which are important but not related to
hazards.
IMPORTANT: Indicates factors
concerned with assembly, installation,
operation, or maintenance, which
could result in damage to the machine
or equipment if ignored.
Model 3JR69A
Important Safety Instructions
Some dust
created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities
contains chemicals known (to
the State of California) to cause
cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some example
of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints
• crystalline silica from bricks
and cement and other masonry
products
• arsenic and chromium from
chemically-treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures
varies, depending on how often
you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals
when using such tools:
• work in a well ventilated area
• work with approved safety
equipment
• al ways wear MSHA/NIOSH
approved, properly fit ting face
mask or res pi ra tor.
When using air tools, basic safety
precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of
personal injury.
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Westward Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Compact Air Compressor
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Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury and prop-
erty damage. Read and understand all warnings and operation instructions before using
this equipment.
HAZARD
WARNING: Risk of explosion or fire
What Could Happen
It is normal for electrical contacts within
the motor and pressure switch to spark.
If electrical sparks from compressor come
into contact with flammable vapors, they
may ignite, causing fire or explosion.
Restricting any of the compressor
ventilation openings will cause serious
overheating and could cause fire.
Unattended operation of this product
could result in personal injury or
property damage. To reduce the risk
of fire, do not allow the compressor to
operate unattended.
Model 3JR69A
How To Prevent It
Always operate the compressor in a well
ventilated area free of combustible mate-
rials, gasoline, or solvent vapors.
If spraying flammable materials, locate
compressor at least 20 feet away from
spray area. An additional length of hose
may be required.
Store flammable materials in a secure
location away from compressor.
Never place objects against or on top of
compressor. Operate compressor in an
open area at least 12 inches away from
any wall or obstruction that would restrict
the flow of fresh air to the ventilation
openings.
Operate compressor in a clean, dry well
ventilated area. Do not operate unit
indoors or in any confined area.
Always remain in attendance with the
product when it is operating.
Always disconnect electrical power by
moving pressure switch lever to the off
position and drain tank daily or after
each use.
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