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IMPORTANT SAFETY INTRODUCTION To reduce the risk of injury, do not operate this unit until you read this
instruction manual for safety, operation and maintenance instructions.
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Some dust contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm such as asbestos and lead in lead based paint.
DEFINITIONS: SAFETY GUIDElINES The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the
manual and pay attention to these symbols.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS RISk OF ExPlOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT • Itis normalforelectricalcontactswithin
the motor and pressure switch (I) to spark. • Alwaysoperatethecompressorinawell
ventilated area free of combustible
materials, gasoline, or solvent vapors.
• Ifelectrical sparksfromcompressorcome
into contact with flammable vapors, they
may ignite, causing fire or explosion.
• Ifspraying flammablematerials,locate
compressor at least 20' (6.1 m) away
from spray area. An additional length
of hose may be required.
• Storeflammable materialsinasecure
location away from compressor.
• Restrictingany ofthecompressor
ventilation openings will cause serious
overheating and could cause fire.
• Neverplace objectsagainstorontopof
compressor pump.
• Operatecompressorinanopenareaat
least 12" (30.5 cm) away from any wall or
obstruction that would restrict the flow
of fresh air to the ventilation openings.
• Operatecompressor inaclean,drywell
ventilated area. Do not operate unit
indoors or in any confined area.
• Unattendedoperation ofthisproduct
could result in personal injury or property
damage. To reduce the risk of fire, do not
allow the compressor to operate
unattended.
• Alwaysremain inattendancewiththe
product when it is operating.
• Alwaysturn offandunplugunit
when not in use.