SAFETY RULES
WARNING
Compressed air stream from hose or tank drain can cause soft tissue damage to exposed skin and can propel objects leading to severe injury
and / or property damage.
•DO NOT direct air stream at self or others.
•DO NOT attempt to repair air hose(s).
•Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses with side shields.
WARNING
Starter and other rotating parts can entangle hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
•DO NOT operate with protective covers / guards removed or damaged.
•NEVER place hands or body parts inside of running unit or hoses.
•DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may be caught in rotating parts.
•Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
WARNING
Running air compressor gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death.
•Operate air compressor ONLY outdoors.
•Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
•DO NOT operate air compressor inside any building, confined area or enclosure, such as basements, garages or a similar location, even if doors or windows are open.
WARNING
Compressed air is not breathable and can cause bodily injury.
Some paints or solvents may be harmful if inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea, fainting or poisoning.
•DO NOT use compressed air for breathing.
•Always use NIOSH respirator approved for your application when spraying.
•Read all instructions with respirator so you are certain it will provide necessary protection against inhaling harmful vapors.
WARNING
Hot parts and exhaust gases can exceed 150°F and can cause burns.
•DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
•Allow compressor to cool before servicing.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.
•NEVER pull starter cord without first opening start valve to release pressure.
•When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
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