Craftsman 919.176730, 919.176830, 919.17673g owner manual Whatto, NOW to Prevent T

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LOOK FOR	WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Hot Parts	The compressor head and tubes get hot when
	the air compressor is running. If you touch them,
	you can be seriously burned.
Flammable	It is normal for the motor'selectrical	contacts to
Vapors	spark when the compressor starts	or stops. A
	spark can ignite flammable vapors from

gasoline, flammable paints or solvents and cause a fire or explosion.

NOW TO PREVENT }T

Never touch the air compressor head or tubes dar- ing or immediately after operation.

Operate the compressor in well ventiIated areas thatarefreeofgasotine, flammablepaintorsoivent vapors.

if spaying a flammable material - provide ample

ventilation. Never spray in a closed area. There must be a flow of fresh ad at alt times.

Compressed Air Compressed air can propel dust, dirt or loose particles it comes in contact with.

	Too much air pressure applied to air tools or
	accessories can cause damage or risk of
	bursting.
Moving	This compressor cycles automatically when the

Parts	switch is in the "On-Auto" position. If you
	attempt repair or maintenance while the com-
	pressor is operating, or with the switch in the
	"On-Auto"position, you can expose yourself to
	moving parts. These moving parts can cause
	serious injury or damage, if they come into con-
	tact with you or your clothing.

Never point any nozzle or sprayer toward a person or any part of the body.

Always wear safety goggles or glasses when using the air compressor.

Always turn the air compressor off and release air

pressure from hose before attaching or removing accessories.

Check the manufacturer's maximum pressure rat- ing for air tools and accessories. Regulator outiet

pressure must never exceed the maximum pres- sure rating.

Always unplug the unit and release air pressure

from the tank and any accessories before doing repair or maintenance.

Never operate the compressor with the belt guard removed.

Toxic 'Vapors

Air Tank

It is normal for compressed air to contain toxic or irritating vapors. Such vapors are harmful if inhaled.

Certain materials you are spraying (like paint, weed killer, sand or insecticide) can be harmfu! if you inhale them.

Modifications to the air compressor can cause the air tank to rupture or explode.

Changing the air tank wi!! cause it to weaken. The tank can rupture or exptode.

Never directly inhale the compressed air produced by this unit.

Read labels and safety data for all materials you spray. Follow alI safety precautions.

Use a mask or respirator if there is a chance of inhating toxic sprayed materials. Masks and respirators have timits and will only provide protec- tion against some kinds and limited amounts of toxic material. Read mask and respirator instruc- tions carefully. Consult with a safety expert or industrial hygienist if you are not sure about the use of a certain mask or respirator.

Do not adjust, remove or tamper with the safety vatve or pressure switch. If safety valve or pressure switch replacement is necessary, a part with the same pressure rating must be used.

For service replacement use only the motors, pul- leys and belts designed as standard service replacement parts as indicated in the parts list. Use of improper parts could cause overloading of your unit and electrical supply.

Do not substitute a gas engine for the motor.., this compressor was not designed to be powered by a gasoline engine.

Never replace the compressor pump with a differ_ ent model

Never increase the compressor pump speed.

Never drilt into, weld, or in any way modify the air tank. Do not repair a leaking tank, it must be replaced.

Never replace the air tank with a different model or a larger tank.

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