General Safety Rules
All users and employers/owners must read and understand all instructions in this manual before DANGER operating or maintaining this compressor. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire, serious personal injury or death.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas increase the risks of accidents, electric shock, fire, and injury to persons.
Do not operate compressor in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Keep work area well ventilated. Always locate the compressor at least 20 ft. (6.1 m) away from work area if spraying flammable materials. DO NOT SMOKE if spraying flammable materials. The compressor is able to create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. Never use the compressor in sites containing lacquer, paint, benzene, thinner, gasoline, gases, adhesive agents, and other materials which are combustible or explosive. A longer hose may be required.
Always operate the compressor in a well ventilated area. Follow all safety instructions and use a respirator as directed in the safety instructions provided with the material to be sprayed. Some sprayed materials such as paint, paint solvents, paint remover, insecticides, weed killers, etc contain harmful vapors and poisons.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a compressor. Do not allow children to operate compressor. Distractions may cause loss of control of the tools which may cause injury to bystanders.
Never engage in horseplay with the compressor.
Respect the compressor as a working implement.
Always operate the compressor from a stable secure position. Never operate the compressor from a roof or table. Use additional air hose to allow tools to reach high locations.
Equip the work area with a suitable fire extinguisher.
Personal Safety
Do not remove, tamper with, or otherwise cause the tool operating controls to become disabled or inoperable. This will cause the tool to work irregularly and may result in the risk of injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts
and increases the risk of injury.
Always wear eye and ear protection when using this tool. Use additional personal protective equipment as appropriate when operating this tool. Operators and others in work area must wear safety glasses. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise is able to cause hearing loss. Dust mask,
Do not operate the compressor unless you are familiar with controls. Users unfamiliar with controls may operate compressor in an unsafe manner, injuring themselves or others.
Keep handles and controls dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery hands cannot safely control the
tool.
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a compressor. Do not use compressor while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the compressor may result in serious personal injury.
Do not direct air stream at people or animals. High pressure air can propel dust and debris at high speed. Compressed air from a compressor can contain water, oil, metal particles or other contaminants which can cause serious injury.
Do not use compressed air for breathing or respiration. Never inhale air directly from compressor or from breathing apparatus connected to compressor.
Compressed air stream may contain carbon monoxide, toxic vapors or solid particles from air tank which if inhaled could cause serious injury or death.
Use care when touching exposed metal surfaces of compressor. Many components such as compressor head, engine/motor, and tubing will remain hot even after the air compressor has been shut down. Allow compressor to cool before moving or attempting maintenance.
Do not stand on compressor. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and balance enable better control of tools in unexpected situations.
Make sure air hose is free of snags and obstructions. Do not attach an air hose or tool to your body.
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