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RISk OF HOT SURFACES
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Touchingexposedmetalsuchasthe
compressor head, engine head, engine
exhaust or outlet tubes, can result in
serious burns.
 • Nevertouch anyexposedmetalpartson
compressor during or immediately after
operation. Compressor will remain hot for
several minutes after operation.
 • Donot reacharoundprotectiveshroudsor
attempt maintenance until unit has been
allowed to cool.
RISk FROM MOVING PARTS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Movingpartssuchasthepulley,
flywheel and belt can cause serious
injury if they come into contact with you
or your clothing.
• Neveroperatethecompressorwithguards
or covers which are damaged or removed.
• 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
damaged or missing parts or attempting
to repair compressor with protective
shrouds removed can expose you to
moving parts and can result in serious
injury.
• Anyrepairsrequiredonthisproductshould
be performed by Bostitch service center.
RISk OF UNSAFE OPERATION
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Unsafeoperationofyourair
compressor could lead to se ri ous in ju ry
or death to you or others.
• Reviewandunderstandallinstructionsand
warnings in this manual.
• Becomefamiliarwiththeoperationandcon
trols of the air compressor.
• Keepoperatingareaclearofallpersons,
pets, and obstacles.
• Keepchildren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featuresofthisprod
uct.
• Equipareaofoperationwithafire
extinguisher.
• Donotoperatemachinewithmissing,
broken, or un au tho rized parts.
• Neverstandonthecompressor.