Porter-Cable Air Compressor Risk to Breathing Asphyxiation, What can happen How to prevent it

• Restricting any of the com-			• Never place objects against
pressor ventilation openings			or on top of compressor.
will cause serious overheat-			• Operate compressor in an open
ing and could cause fire.			area at least 12" (30.5 cm) away
			from any wall or obstruction that
			would restrict the flow of fresh
			air to the ventilation openings.
			• Operate compressor in a
			clean, dry well ventilated area.
			Do not operate unit in any
			confined area. Store indoors.
• Unattended operation of this prod-			• Always remain in attendance with
uct could result in personal injury			the product when it is operating.
or property damage. To reduce the			• Always turn off and unplug
risk of fire, do not allow the com-			unit when not in use.
pressor to operate unattended.
		HAZARD
		RISK TO BREATHING (Asphyxiation)
	What can happen		How to prevent it
• The compressed air directly from			• Never use air obtained directly
your compressor is not safe for			from the compressor to supply
breathing. The air stream may			air for human consumption. The
contain carbon monoxide, toxic			compressor is not equipped with
vapors, or solid particles from the air			suitable filters and in-line safety
tank. Breathing these contaminants			equipment for human consumption.
can cause serious injury or death.
• Exposure to chemicals in dust			• Work in an area with good cross
created by power sanding,			ventilation. Read and follow
sawing, grinding, drilling,			the safety instructions provided
and other construction			on the label or safety data
activities may be harmful.			sheets for the materials you are
• Sprayed materials such as paint,			spraying. Always use certified
paint solvents, paint remover,			safety equipment: NIOSH/OSHA
insecticides, weed killers, may			respiratory protection or properly
contain harmful vapors and poisons.			fitting­ face mask designed for use
			with your specific application.

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