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.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read this instruction manual for safety, operation and maintenance instructions.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

WARNING: 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HAZARD

DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

 

HOW TO PREVENT IT

• It is normal for electrical

Always operate the

contacts within the motor

 

compressor in a well ventilated

and pressure switch to

 

area free of combustible

spark.

 

materials, gasoline, or solvent

 

 

vapors.

• If electrical sparks from

If spraying flammable

compressor come into

 

materials, locate compressor

contact with flammable

 

at least 20' (6.1 m) away

vapors, they may ignite,

 

from spray area. An additional

causing fire or explosion.

 

length of air hose may be

 

 

required.

 

• Store flammable materials in

 

 

a secure location away from

 

 

compressor.

• Restricting any of the

• Never place objects against or

compressor ventilation

 

on top of compressor.

openings will cause serious

Operate compressor in

overheating and could cause

 

an open area at least 12"

fire.

 

(30.5 cm) away from any wall

 

 

or obstruction that would

 

 

restrict the flow of fresh air to

 

 

the ventilation openings.

 

• Operate compressor in a

 

 

clean, dry well ventilated area.

 

 

Do not operate unit in any

 

 

confined area. Store indoors.

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DeWalt DWFP55130 instruction manual Definitions Safety Guidelines, Important Safety Instructions