HAZARD
Risk from Flying Objects
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| • The compressed air stream can | • Always wear certified safety | ||||||||||
| cause soft tissue damage to | equipment: ANSI Z87.1 eye protec- | ||||||||||
| exposed skin and can propel dirt, | tion (CAN/CSA Z94.3) with side | ||||||||||
| chips, loose particles, and small | shields when using the compressor. | ||||||||||
| objects at high speed, resulting in | • Never point any nozzle or sprayer | ||||||||||
| property damage or personal injury. | toward any part of the body or at | ||||||||||
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| other people or animals. |
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| • Always turn the compressor off and |
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| bleed pressure from the air hose |
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| and air tank before attempting |
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| maintenance, attaching tools or |
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| accessories. |
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| RISK OF Hot surfaces | ||||
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| What can happen | How to prevent it | ||||||||
| • Touching exposed metal such as | • Never touch any exposed metal | ||||||||||
| the compressor head, engine head, | parts on compressor during or | ||||||||||
| engine exhaust or outlet tubes, can | immediately after operation. | ||||||||||
| result in serious burns. | Compressor will remain hot for | ||||||||||
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| several minutes after operation. |
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| • Do not reach around protective |
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| shrouds or attempt maintenance |
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| until unit has been allowed to cool. |
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| Risk from Moving Parts | |
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| What can happen | How to prevent it | ||||||||
| • Moving parts such as the pulley, | • Never operate the compressor with | ||||||||||
| flywheel, and belt can cause serious | guards or covers which are dam- | ||||||||||
| injury if they come into contact with | aged or removed. | ||||||||||
| you or your clothing. | • Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves | ||||||||||
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| away from moving parts. Loose |
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| clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be |
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| caught in moving parts. |
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| • Air vents may cover moving parts |
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| and should be avoided as well. |
| • Attempting to operate compressor | • Any repairs required on this product | ||||||||||
| with damaged or missing parts or | should be performed by authorized | ||||||||||
| attempting to repair compressor | service center personnel. | ||||||||||
| with protective shrouds removed |
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| can expose you to moving parts |
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| and can result in serious injury. |
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