Porter-Cable 1000001703 Risk to Breathing Asphyxiation, What can Happen HOW to Prevent IT

• If electrical sparks from compressor			• If spraying flammable materials,
come into contact with flammable			locate compressor at least 20 feet
vapors, they may ignite, causing fire			(6.1 m) away from spray area. An
or explosion.			additional length of air hose may be
			required.
			• Store flammable materials in a
			secure location away from com-
			pressor.
• Restricting any of the compressor			• Never place objects against or on
ventilation openings will cause seri-			top of compressor.
ous overheating and could cause			• Operate compressor in an open
fire.			area at least 12" (304.8 mm) 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 indoors or in any confined area.
• Unattended operation of this prod-			• Always remain in attendance with
uct could result in personal injury			the product when it is operating.
or property damage. To reduce the			• Always turn off and unplug unit
risk of fire, do not allow the com-			when not in use.
pressor to operate unattended.
		HAZARD
		RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION)
	WHAT CAN HAPPEN		HOW TO PREVENT IT
• The compressed air directly from			• Air obtained directly from the com-
your compressor is not safe for			pressor should never be used to
breathing. The air stream may con-			supply air for human consumption.
tain carbon monoxide, toxic vapors,			In order to use air produced by this
or solid particles from the air tank.			compressor for breathing, suitable
Breathing these contaminant's can			filters and in-line safety equipment
cause serious injury or death.			must be properly installed. In-line
			filters and safety equipment used
			in conjunction with the compressor
			must be capable of treating air to all
			applicable local and federal codes
			prior to human consumption.
• Sprayed materials such as paint,			• Work in an area with good cross
paint solvents, paint remover, insec-			ventilation. Read and follow the
ticides, weed killers, may contain			safety instructions provided on the
harmful vapors and poisons.			label or safety data sheets for the
			materials you are spraying. Always
			use certified safety equipment:
			OSHA/MSHA/NIOSH respiratory
			protection designed for use with
			your specific application.

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