Bostitch BTFP02011 important safety instructions Safety Guidelines Definitions, Hazard, Glossary

150PSI

6GAL

Indicates an imminently

Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

may result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially

Indicates a practice not

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

related to personal injury which, if not

could result in death or serious injury.

avoided, may result in property damage.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

•

It is normal for electrical contacts within

•

Always operate the compressor in a

the motor and pressure switch to spark.

well ventilated area free of combustible

materials, gasoline, or solvent vapors.

•

If electrical sparks from compressor come

•

If spraying flammable materials, locate

into contact with flammable vapors, they

compressor at least 20' (6.1 m) away

may ignite, causing fire or explosion.

from spray 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 or on top of

ventilation openings will cause serious

compressor.

overheating and could cause fire.

•

Operate compressor in an open 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 product

•

Always remain in attendance with the

could result in personal injury or property

product when it is operating.

damage. To reduce the risk of fire, do

•

Always turn off and unplug unit when not

not allow the compressor to operate

in use.

unattended.

HAZARD

RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION)

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

•

The compressed air directly from your •

Never use air obtained directly from the

compressor is not safe for breathing. The

compressor to supply air for human

air stream may contain carbon monoxide,

consumption. The compressor is not

toxic vapors, or solid particles from the air

equipped

with suitable

filters and

tank. Breathing these contaminants can

in-line safety equipment for human

cause serious injury or death.

consumption.

•

Exposure to chemicals in dust created by •

Work in an area with good cross

power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,

ventilation. Read and follow the safety

and other construction activities may be

instructions provided on the label or

harmful.

safety data sheets for the materials you

•

Sprayed materials such as paint, paint

are spraying. Always use certified safety

solvents, paint remover,

insecticides,

equipment:

NIOSH/OSHA

respiratory

weed killers, may contain harmful vapors

protection or properly fit­ting face mask

and poisons.

designed for use with your specific

application.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

•

Failure to properly drain condensed water

•

Drain air tank daily or after each use.

from air tank, causing rust and thinning of

If air tank develops a leak, replace it

the steel air tank.

immediately with a new air tank or

replace the entire compressor.

•

Modifications or attempted repairs to the

•

Never drill into, weld, or make any

air tank.

modifications to the air tank or its

attachments. Never attempt to repair a

damaged or leaking air tank. Replace

with a new air tank.

•

Unauthorized modifications to the safety

•

The air tank is designed to withstand

valve or any other components which

specific operating pressures. Never make

control air tank pressure.

adjustments or parts substitutions to

alter the factory set operating pressures.

Attachments & accessories:

•

Exceeding the pressure rating of air tools,

•

Follow

the equipment manufacturers

spray guns, air operated accessories,

recommendation and never exceed the

tires, and other inflatables can cause

maximum allowable pressure rating of

them to explode or fly apart, and could

attachments. Never use compressor to

result in serious injury.

inflate small low pressure objects such

as children’s toys, footballs, basketballs,

etc.

Tires:

•

Over inflation of tires could result in

•

Use a tire pressure gauge to check the

serious injury and property damage.

tires pressure before each use and while

inflating tires; see the tire sidewall for the

correct tire pressure.

NOTE: Air tanks, compressors and similar

equipment used to inflate tires can fill

small tires very rapidly. Adjust pressure

regulator on air supply to no more than

the rating of the tire pressure. Add air in

small increments and frequently use the

tire gauge to prevent over inflation.

HAZARD

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

•

Your compressor is powered by electricity.

•

Never operate the compressor outdoors

Like any other electrically powered

when it is raining or in wet conditions.

device, if it is not used properly it may

•

Never

operate

compressor with

cause electric shock.

protective covers removed or damaged.

•

Repairs attempted by unqualified

•

Any electrical wiring or repairs required

personnel can result in serious injury or

on this product should be performed

death by electrocution.

by authorized service center personnel

in accordance with national and local

electrical codes.

•

Electrical Grounding: Failure to provide

•

Make certain that the electrical circuit

adequate grounding to this product

to which the compressor is connected

could result in serious injury or death

provides proper

electrical grounding,

from electrocution. Refer to Grounding

correct voltage and adequate fuse

Instructions paragraph in the Installation

protection.

section.

HAZARD

RISK FROM FLYING OBJECTS

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

•

The compressed air stream can cause

•

Always wear certified safety equipment:

soft tissue damage to exposed skin and

ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA

can propel dirt, chips, loose particles, and

Z94.3) with side shields when using the

small objects at high speed, resulting in

compressor.

property damage or personal injury.

•

Never point any nozzle or sprayer toward

any part of the body or at other people or

animals.

•

Always turn the compressor off and

bleed pressure from the air hose and

air tank before attempting maintenance,

attaching tools or accessories.

HAZARD

RISK OF HOT SURFACES

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

•

Touching exposed metal such as the

•

Never touch any exposed metal parts on

compressor head, engine head, engine

compressor during or immediately after

exhaust or outlet tubes (J, Fig. 2), can

operation. Compressor will remain hot

result in serious burns.

for several minutes after operation.

•

Do not reach around protective shrouds

or attempt maintenance until unit has

been allowed to cool.

HAZARD

RISK FROM MOVING PARTS

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

•

Moving parts such as the pulley, flywheel,

•

Never operate the compressor with

and belt can cause serious injury if they

guards or covers which are damaged or

come into contact with you or your

removed.

clothing.

•

Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves

away from moving parts. Loose clothes,

jewelry, or long hair can be caught in

moving parts.

•

Air vents may cover moving parts and

should be avoided as well.

•

Attempting to operate compressor with

•

Any repairs required on this product

damaged or missing parts or attempting

should be performed by authorized

to repair compressor with protective

service center personnel.

shrouds removed can expose you to

moving parts and can result in serious

injury.

HAZARD

RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

•

Unsafe oper­a­tion­ of your compressor

•

Review and understand all instructions

could lead to seri­ous­ injury­ or death to

and warnings in this manual.

you or others.

•

Become­ famil­iar­ with the operation­ and

controls­ of the air compressor.

•

Keep operating area clear of all persons,

pets, and obstacles.

•

Keep children­ away from the air

compressor at all times.

•

Do not operate the product when

fatigued or under the influence of alcohol

or drugs. Stay alert at all times.

•

Never defeat the safety features of this

product.

•

Equip area of operation with a fire

extinguisher.

•

Do not oper­ate­ machine with missing,

broken, or unauthorized parts.

•

Never stand on the compressor.

HAZARD

RISK OF FALLING

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

•

A portable compressor can fall from a

•

Always operate compressor in a stable

table, workbench, or roof causing damage

secure position to prevent accidental

to the compressor and could result in

movement of the unit. Never operate

serious injury or death to the operator.

compressor on a roof or other elevated

position. Use additional air hose to reach

high locations.

HAZARD

RISK FROM NOISE

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

Model No.

BTFP02011

Bore

1.875" (47.6 mm)

Stroke

1.250" (31.8 mm)

Voltage/Hz-Single Phase

120/60

Minimum Branch Circuit Requirement

15 amps

Fuse Type

Time Delay

Air Tank Capacity

6 Gallon (22.7 liters)

Approximate Cut-in Pressure

120 psig

Approximate Cut-out Pressure

150 psig

SCFM @ 40 psig

3.7 *

SCFM @ 90 psig

2.6 *

Regulated Pressure Rating (Approximate)

3–150 psi

Quick Connect Type

1/4" (6.4 mm) Industrial

*Tested per ISO 1217

Refer to Glossary for abbreviations.