SAFETY
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WITHIN THE MOTOR AND PRESSURE
SWITCH WILL SPARK. THIS IS NORMAL. IF ELECTRICAL SPARKS
FROM THE COMPRESSOR COME INTO CONTACT WITH FLAMMABLE
VAPORS, THEY MAY IGNITE, CAUSING FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
• Always operate the compressor in a well- ventilated area away
from any flammable vapors, liquid, paint, gasoline, or any other
combustible material.
• Always locate compressor at least 20 ft. (6.1m) away from work
area if spraying flammable materials.
• Store flammable materials in a secure location away
from the compressor.
DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
INADEQUATE VENTILATION, OR RESTRICTIONS TO
ANY OF THE COMPRESSOR'S VENTILATION
OPENINGS, WILL CAUSE SERIOUS OVERHEATING
AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
• Never place objects against or on top of an air compressor.
• Always operate air compressor at least 18" away from any
wall or obstruction.
• Always operate in a clean, dry, and well-ventilated area.
DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
UNATTENDED COMPRESSORS WITH LEAKS IN THE UNIT OR AIR
SYSTEM COULD START UNEXPECTEDLY AND REPEATEDLY AND
COULD RESULT IN OVERHEATING, FIRE, AND PERSONAL INJURY
OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
• Always remain in attendance with the compressor when
it is operating.
• Always turn off and unplug the compressor when it is not in use.
DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
A FIRE CAN OCCUR IF SPILLED GAS OR VAPORS COME INTO
CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE PARTS, LIT CIGARETTES, OR OTHER
SOURCES OF IGNITION.
• Never attempt to fill the gas tank while the engine is hot or running.
• Add fuel outdoors and in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not fill gas tank near lit cigarettes or near other sources of ignition.
DANGER: RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION).
AIR FROM YOUR COMPRESSOR IS NOT SAFE FOR BREATHING AND
MAY CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE, TOXIC VAPORS, OR SOLID
PARTICLES. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR FROM
INHALING THE COMPRESSED AIR FROM YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR.
Never inhale compressed air directly from the pump, tank, receiver,
or breathing device connected to the air compressor.
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