READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE USING AIR COMPRESSOR
HAZARD
POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCE
RISK OF
Serious injury or death may occur from an
air tank explosion if air tanks are not properly
BURSTING
maintained.
Serious injury may occur from an air
compressor malfunction or exploding
accessories
components, attachments or accessories
are used.
RISK TO
Serious injury or death could occur from
BREATHING
inhaling compressed air. The air stream may
contain carbon monoxide, toxic vapors or
solid particles.
Sprayed materials such as paint, paint
solvents, paint remover, insecticides, weed
killers, etc. contain harmful vapors and
poisons.
Serious injury could occur from touching
RISK OF
exposed metal parts.
BURNS
These areas can remain hot for some time
after the air compressor is shutdown.
RISK
Soft tissue damage can occur from the
OF FLYING
compressed air stream.
OBJECTS
Serious injury can occur from loose debris
being propelled at a high speed from the
compressed air stream.
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if
incorrect
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PREVENTION
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Drain air tank daily or after each use to
prevent moisture buildup in the air tank.
•
If air tank develops a leak, replace the air
tank immediately. Never repair, weld or make
modifications to the air tank or its attachments.
Use only genuine repair parts for your air
compressor.
•
Never make adjustments to the factory set
pressures.
•
Never exceed manufacturers maximum
allowable pressure rating of attachments.
•
Because of extreme heat, do not use
plastic pipe or lead tin soldered joints for a
discharge line.
•
Never use air compressor to inflate small,
low pressure objects such as toys.
•
Never inhale air from the air compressor
either directly or from a breathing device
connected to the air compressor.
•
Operate air compressor only in a well
ventilated area. Follow all safety instructions
provided with the materials you are spraying.
Use of a respirator may be required when
working with some materials.
•
Never allow any part of your body or other
materials to make contact with any exposed
metal parts on the air compressor.
•
Always wear OSHA required "Z87" safety
glasses to shield the eyes from flying debris.
•
Never point the air stream at any part of
your body, anyone else or animals.
•
Never leave pressurized air compressor
unattended. Shut off air compressor and relieve
pressure before attempting maintenance,
attaching tools or accessories.
•
Always maintain a safe distance from
people and animals while operating the air
compressor.
•
Do not move the air compressor while air
tank is under pressure. Do not attempt to move
the air compressor by pulling on the hose.