WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR AIR COMPRESSOR
•Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
•Use approved spark plug tester.
•DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
CAUTION
Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury and damage to air compressor.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
•DO NOT tamper with governed speed.
•DO NOT modify air compressor in any way.
•DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or service air compressor.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used engine oil.
•Used engine oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory animals.
•Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
CAUTION
Serious damage may result if operating the unit with insufficient oil. Check oil level daily or with each use.
•Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty.
CAUTION
Serious damage may result if the
•This procedure is required before the air compressor is put into service and when the Check Valve or a complete compressor pump has been replaced.
SAFETY RULES
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
•Turn compressor engine OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
•Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
•DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
•If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
•Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
•DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
•Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place.
•DO NOT start engine with spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
•DO NOT spray flammable liquids, such as fuel or fuel oils.
•This air compressor is not for use in mobile equipment or marine applications.
•DO NOT tip air compressor at angle which causes fuel to spill.
•Secure air compressor in a stable position, especially when transporting.
•DO NOT stop engine by moving choke lever to CHOKE position.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
•Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve OFF.
•Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK
•Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
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