Porter-Cable 1000003754 instruction manual Risk to Breathing Asphyxiation

• If electrical sparks from com-		• If spraying flammable materi-
pressor come into contact with		als, locate compressor at least
flammable vapors, they may		20 feet (6.1 m) away from spray
ignite, causing fire or explosion.		area. An additional length of
		air hose may be required.
		• Store flammable materi-
		als in a secure location
		away from compressor.
• 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 indoors
		or in any confined area.
• 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		• Air obtained directly from the
your compressor is not safe		compressor should never be
for breathing. The air stream		used to supply air for human
may contain carbon monoxide,		consumption. In order to use air
toxic vapors, or solid particles		produced by this compressor
from the air tank. Breathing		for breathing, suitable filters and
these contaminant's can cause		in-line safety equipment must be
serious injury or death.		properly installed. In-line filters and
		safety equipment used in conjunc-
		tion with the compressor must
		be capable of treating air to all
		applicable local and federal codes
		prior to human consumption.
• Sprayed materials such as		• Work in an area with good cross
paint, paint solvents, paint		ventilation. Read and follow the
remover, insecticides, weed		safety instructions provided on
killers, may contain harm-		the label or safety data sheets
ful vapors and poisons.		for the materials you are spray-
		ing. Always use certified safety
		equipment: OSHA/MSHA/NIOSH
		respiratory protection designed for
		use with your specific application.

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