Safety Rules for Gasoline Powered Compressors
Read and understand all instructions in engine operation manual.
Before starting operating compressor, exam- ine the fuel tank for signs of damage or leaks.
If the fuel tank appears to be damaged, stop us- ing it immediately and contact your local BOSCH service center. There is a risk of fire from spilled fuel.
Always turn off the engine when not in use and before moving compressor. Stopping the engine prevents unintentional starting of the com- pressor.
Stop engine before servicing compressor. Re- move spark plug cap and vent compressed air before inspecting, servicing, cleaning compressor to prevent unintentional starting of the compres- sor.
During normal operation observe the opera- tion of the compressor. The engine should cy- cle between high and low speed. If compressor does not cycle have the compressor serviced by an authorized BOSCH service center. The com- pressor has a pilot valve that controls engine speed and tank pressure. There is a risk of burst- ing if the pilot valve is not functioning correctly.
Do not store a gasoline powered compressor near any equipment that uses a pilot light or has sparking components such as switches.
There is a potential for fire, if gasoline vapors are ignited.
Do not start or operate compressor in an en- closed area. Do not inhale engine exhaust. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poi- sonous colorless odorless gas.
Do not operate this compressor in forest cov- ered, brush covered or unimproved grasslands without installing a spark arresting muffler.
Spark arresting mufflers reduce the possibility of a fire caused by the engine. A spark arresting muffler must be maintained by the operator.
Allow the compressor to cool at least two min-
utes before attempting to refuel. Hot compo- nents could cause a fire if gasoline is spilled on them.
When refueling, pour fuel slowly and maintain control to avoid spilling fuel. Spilled fuel in-
creases the risk of fire.
DO NOT SMOKE while refueling the compres- sor.
Do not refuel the compressor indoors. Gaso-
line vapors are harmful to breathe.
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full; leave 1/4 in. (0.7 cm) head space. This space allows room for the fuel to expand without overflowing the tank and increasing the risk of fire.
Do not operate the compressor if fuel is spilled. Clean up spilled fuel, move compressor away from spill area. Do not start compressor until all fuel has evaporated off of compressor sur- faces. Spilled fuel increases the risk of fire.
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals know to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc- tive harm.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activi- ties contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
•Lead from
•Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
•Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic par- ticles.
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