What can happen
•Touching exposed metal such as the compressor head, engine head, engine exhaust or outlet tubes, can result in serious burns.
RISK OF Hot surfaces
How to prevent it
•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.
What can happen
•Moving parts such as the pulley, flywheel and belt can cause serious injury if they come into contact with you or your clothing.
•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.
Risk from Moving Parts
How to prevent it
•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.
•Any repairs required on this product should be performed by Bostitch service center.
What can happen
•Unsafe operation of your air compressor could lead to serious injury or death to you or others.
Risk of Unsafe Operation
How to prevent it
•Review and understand all instructions and warnings in this manual.
•Become familiar with the operation and con trols 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 prod uct.
•Equip area of operation with a fire extinguisher.
•Do not operate machine with missing, broken, or unauthorized parts.
•Never stand on the compressor.
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