The following warnings are for the setup, use, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclama- tion point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to
WARNING
important
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
The following is required by California State law, Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code. Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
•A spark arrester must be added to the muffler of this engine if it is to be used on any forest covered, brush covered or grass covered unimproved land. The arrester must be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
•See your engine or equipment dealer for spark arrester muffler options.
Burst HAZARD
Serious injury or death may occur from an air tank explosion if air tanks are not properly maintained.
•Drain air tank daily or after each use to prevent moisture buildup in the air tank.
•If air tank develops a leak, replace the air tank immediately. Never repair, weld or make modifications to the air tank or its attachments. Use only genuine repair parts for your air compressor.
•Never make adjustments to the factory set pressures.
Serious injury may occur from an air compressor malfunction or exploding accessories if incorrect system components, attachments or accessories are used.
•Never exceed manufacturers maximum allowable pressure rating of attachments.
•Because of extreme heat, do not use plastic pipe or lead tin soldered joints for a discharge line.
•Never use air compressor to inflate small, low pressure objects such as toys.
Fire & EXPLOSION precautions
Serious injury or death may occur from normal sparks in the engine ignition system or engine exhaust/ muffler.
•Always operate air compressor in a well ventilated area free of flammable vapors, combustible dust, gasses or other combustible materials.
•Do not smoke if spraying flammable material. Locate the air compressor at least 20 feet away from the spray area. (An additional hose may be required.)
•Engine creates sparks. Do not operate in flammable environment. Follow all instructions and warnings supplied with material to be sprayed.
•This equipment incorporates parts, such as snap switches, receptacles, produce arcs or sparks and, therefore, when located in a garage, it should be in a room or enclosure provided for the purpose, or should be 18 inches (457mm) or more above the floor.
Injury or death may occur as a result of improper fueling.
•Do not smoke while filling engine fuel tank
•Never fill the engine fuel tank while the unit is running or hot. Allow the engine to cool two minutes
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