Safety Symbols
The information listed below should be read and understood by the operator. This information is given to protect the user while operating and storing the air compressor. We utilize the symbols below to allow the reader to recognize important information about their safety.
DANGER | CAUTION |
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not | Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not |
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. | avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. |
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WARNING | CAUTION |
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not | When used without the safety alert symbol indicates a |
avoided, could result in death or serious injury | potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may |
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Important Safety Instructions and Guidelines
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WARNING
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury and/or property damage. Read and understand all of the warnings and safety instructions provided before using this equipment.
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| The air compressor should be operated on a dedicated 15 amp circuit. If the circuit does |
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| not have 15 free amps available, a larger circuit must be used. Always use more air |
CAUTION | hose before utilizing extension cords. All extension cords used must be 12 gauge with a | ||||||
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| maximum length of 25 ft. The circuit fuse type must be a time delay. Low voltage could |
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| cause damage to the motor. |
Risk of Moving Parts | If the air compressor is in operation, all guards and covers should be attached or | ||||||
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| installed correctly. If any guard or cover has been damaged, do not operate the |
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| equipment until the proper personnel has correctly repaired the equipment. The power |
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| cord should be free of any moving parts, twisting and/or crimping while in use and while |
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| in storage. |
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Risk of Burns | There are surfaces on your air compressor that while in operation and thereafter can | ||||||
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| cause serious burns if touched. The equipment should be allowed time to cool before |
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| any maintenance is attempted. Items such as the compressor pump and the outlet tube |
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| are normally hot during and after operation. |
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Risk of Falling | Operation of the air compressor should always be in a position that is stable. Never use | ||||||
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| the air compressor on a rooftop or elevated position that could allow the unit to fall or |
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Risk from Flying Objects | Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses with side shields when the air | ||||||
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| compressor is in use. Turn off the air compressor and drain the air tank before |
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| performing any type of maintenance or disassembly of the hoses or fittings. Never point |
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| any nozzle or sprayer toward any part of the body or at other people or animals. |
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