Porter-Cable 1000002853 Risk to Breathing Asphyxiation, What can Happen HOW to Prevent IT

• If electrical sparks from		• If spraying flammable materials,
compressor come into contact		locate compressor at least 20
with flammable vapors, they may		feet (6.1 m) away from spray
ignite, causing fire or explosion.		area. An additional length of
		air hose may be required.
		• Store flammable materials
		in a secure location away
		from compressor.
• Restricting any of the compressor		• Never place objects against
ventilation openings will		or on top of compressor.
cause serious overheating		• Operate compressor in an open
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		• Always remain in attendance with
product could result in personal		the product when it is operating.
injury or property damage.		• Always turn off and unplug
To reduce the risk of fire, do		unit when not in use.
not allow the compressor
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
these contaminant's can cause		and in-line safety equipment
serious injury or death.		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.

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