DeWalt D55273 instruction manual What can Happen HOW to Prevent IT

DANGER: RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION)

WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT

• Sprayed materials such as	• Work in an area with good
paint, paint solvents, paint	cross ventilation. Read and
remover, insecticides, weed	follow the safety instructions
killers, may contain harmful	provided on the label or safety
vapors and poisons.	data sheets for the materials
	you are spraying. Always use

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• Breathing exhaust fumes

will cause serious injury

or death! Engine exhaust

contains carbon monoxide,

an odorless and deadly gas.

• The compressed air directly

• Always operate air compressor

outside in a clean, well

ventilated area. Avoid enclosed

areas such as garages,

basements, storage sheds,

which lack a steady exchange

or air. Keep children, pets

and others away from area of

operation.

• Air obtained directly from the

	certified safety equipment:
	NIOSH/OSHA respiratory
	protection designed for use with
	your specific application.
WARNING: RISK OF HOT SURFACES
WHAT CAN HAPPEN		HOW TO PREVENT IT

from your compressor is not

safe for breathing. The air

stream may contain carbon

monoxide, toxic vapors,

or solid particles from the

air tank. Breathing these

contaminant's can cause

serious injury or death.

compressor should never be

used to supply air for human

consumption. In order to use air

produced by this compressor

for breathing, suitable filters and

in-line safety equipment must

be properly installed. In-line

filters and safety equipment

used in conjunction with the

compressor must be capable

of treating air to all applicable

local and federal codes prior to

human consumption.

•Touching exposed metal such as the compressor head, engine head, engine exhaust or outlet tubes, can result in serious burns.

•Never touch any exposed metal parts on compressor during or immediately after operation. Compressor will remain hot for several minutes after operation

•Do not reach around protective shrouds or attempt maintenance until unit has been allowed to cool.

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