Craftsman 919.15216 Hazard, Risk of explosion or fire What can happen How to prevent it

HAZARD

Risk of explosion or fire

	What can happen		How to prevent it
• It is normal for electrical contacts			• Always operate the compressor in a
within the motor and pressure			well ventilated area free of combus-
switch to spark.			tible materials, gasoline, or solvent
			vapors.
• If electrical sparks from compressor			• If spraying flammable materials,
come into contact with flammable			locate compressor at least 20 feet
vapors, they may ignite, causing fire			(6.1 m) away from spray area. An
or explosion.			additional length of air hose may be
			required.
			• Store flammable materials in a
			secure location away from com-
			pressor.
• Restricting any of the compressor			• Never place objects against or on
ventilation openings will cause seri-			top of compressor.
ous overheating and could cause			• Operate compressor in an open
fire.			area at least 12" (30.5 cm) 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.
• Unattended operation of this prod-			• Always remain in attendance with
uct could result in personal injury			the product when it is operating.
or property damage. To reduce the			• Always turn off and unplug unit
risk of fire, do not allow the com-			when not in use.
pressor to operate unattended.
		HAZARD
		RISK TO BREATHING (Asphyxiation)
	What can happen		How to prevent it
• The compressed air directly from			• Air obtained directly from the com-
your compressor is not safe for			pressor should never be used to
breathing. The air stream may			supply air for human consumption.
contain carbon monoxide, toxic			In order to use air produced by this
vapors, or solid particles from the			compressor for breathing, suitable
air tank. Breathing these contami-			filters and in-line safety equipment
nants can cause serious injury or			must be properly installed. In-line
death.			filters and safety equipment used
			in conjunction with the compres-
			sor must be capable of treating air
			to all applicable local and federal
			codes prior to human consump-
			tion.

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