Operating Instructions | Oil Lubricated Portable Air Compressor |
General Safety (Continued)
! WARNING
Motors, electrical equipment and controls
can cause electrical arcs that will ignite a
flammable gas or vapor. Never operate or repair in or near a flammable gas or vapor. Never store flammable liquids or gases in the vicinity of the compressor.
6.Do not stand on or use the pump or unit as a handhold.
Disconnect power ! WARNING and depressurize
system before servicing air compressor! (Turn pressure regulator knob fully clockwise after unplugging compressor.)
7.Follow all local electrical and safety codes, as well as the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
All electrical work ! WARNING should be done by
a qualified (licensed or certified) electrician. On a properly wired circuit, the black wires supply a voltage potential even when the unit is off.
8.Unit must be securely and adequately grounded. See grounding instructions and extension cord information in this manual.
9. Wear safety glasses and use hearing protection when operating the pump or unit.
10.Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that will get caught in the moving parts of the unit.
!CAUTION
Compressor parts may be hot even if the unit is stopped.
11. Keep fingers away 
from a running compressor; fast moving and hot parts will cause injury and/or burns.
12.If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, STOP the motor and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
13.To reduce fire hazard, keep motor exterior free of oil, solvent, or excessive grease.
14.To avoid spontaneous combustion, keep cleaning rags and other flammable waste materials in a tightly closed metal container and dispose of waste rags into approved metal waste cans.
Never remove or ! WARNING attempt to adjust
safety valve. Keep safety valve free from paint and other accumulations.
!DANGER
Never attempt to repair or modify a tank! Welding, drilling or any other modification will weaken the tank
resulting in damage from rupture or explosion. Always replace worn or damaged tanks.
15.Tanks rust from moisture
16.Fast moving air will stir up dust and debris which may be harmful. Release air slowly when draining moisture or depressurizing the compressor system.
! WARNING
Do not spray flammable materials in vicinity of
open flame or near ignition sources
including the compressor unit.
17.Do not smoke when spraying paint, insecticides, or other flammable substances.
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Figure 2 - Top View of Compressor (handle not shown)
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