Craftsman 919.167551 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
within the motor and pressure			in a well ventilated area free of
switch to spark.			combustible materials, gasoline, or
			solvent vapors.
• If electrical sparks from compressor			• If spraying flammable materials,
come into contact with flammable			locate compressor at least 20'
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
			compressor.
• Restricting any of the compressor			• Never place objects against or on
ventilation openings will cause			top of compressor.
serious overheating and could			• Operate compressor in an open area
cause fire.			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 in any confined area. Store
			indoors.
• Unattended operation of this			• Always remain in attendance with
product could result in personal			the product when it is operating.
injury or property damage. To			• Always turn off and unplug unit
reduce the risk of fire, do not			when not in use.
allow the compressor to operate
unattended.
		HAZARD
		RISK TO BREATHING (Asphyxiation)
	What can happen		How to prevent it
• The compressed air directly from			• Never use air obtained directly
your compressor is not safe for			from the compressor to supply
breathing. The air stream may			air for human consumption. The
contain carbon monoxide, toxic			compressor is not equipped with
vapors, or solid particles from			suitable filters and in-line safety
the air tank. Breathing these			equipment for human consumption.
contaminants can cause serious
injury or death.

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