• If electrical sparks from

• If spraying flammable materials,

 

compressor come into contact

locate compressor at least 20

 

with flammable vapors, they may

feet (6.1 m) away from spray

 

ignite, causing fire or explosion.

area. An additional length of

 

 

 

 

 

air hose may be required.

 

 

 

 

 

• Store flammable materials

 

 

 

 

 

in a secure location away

 

 

 

 

 

from compressor.

 

• Restricting any of the compressor

• Never place objects against

 

ventilation openings will

or on top of compressor.

 

cause serious overheating

• Operate compressor in an open

 

and could cause fire.

area at least 12" (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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Unattended operation of this

• Always remain in attendance with

 

product could result in personal

the product when it is operating.

 

injury or property damage.

• Always turn off and unplug

 

To reduce the risk of fire, do

unit when not in use.

 

not allow the compressor

 

 

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

 

your compressor is not safe

compressor should never be

 

for breathing. The air stream

used to supply air for human

 

may contain carbon monoxide,

consumption. In order to use air

 

toxic vapors, or solid particles

produced by this compressor

 

from the air tank. Breathing

for breathing, suitable filters

 

these contaminant's can cause

and in-line safety equipment

 

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.

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