Additional Safety Instructions For Air
Compressors
1.Operate the compressor in a
2.Use compressor only with air, never use with any other type of gas.
3.Never aim the air nozzle directly at yourself or others. The air stream can be quite force- ful and can damage skin.
4.Do not pull on rubber hoses to move the compressor.
5.Do not use compressed air for filling breath- ing or diving apparatus. Compressed air from this compressor cannot be used for pharmaceutical, food or health require- ments without further treatment.
6.Never transport the compressor under pres- sure. Always make sure the pressure in the storage tanks has been released before loading or moving the air compressor.
7.Never attempt to adjust the pressure safety valve on the air tanks. This is preset to 150 PSI.
Operating this equipment has the potential to propel debris into the air which can cause eye injury. Always wear safety glass- es or goggles when operating equipment. Everyday glasses or reading glasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses. Be certain the safety glass- es you wear meet the appropriate stan- dards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Like all power tools, there is danger asso- ciated with the operation of air compres- sors. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this equipment with respect and cau- tion to lessen the possibility of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.
No list of safety guidelines can be com- plete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, damage to equip-