HAZARD

RISK FROM FLYING OBJECTS

 

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

 

• The compressed air stream can

• Always wear certified safety

 

cause soft tissue damage to

equipment: ANSI Z87.1

 

exposed skin and can propel dirt,

eye protection (CAN/CSA

 

chips, loose particles, and small

Z94.3) with side shields when

 

objects at high speed, resulting in

using the compressor.

 

property damage or personal injury.

• Never point any nozzle or sprayer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

toward any part of the body or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

at other people or animals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Always turn the compressor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

off and bleed pressure from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the air hose and air tank before

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

attempting maintenance,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

attaching tools or accessories.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAZARD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RISK OF HOT SURFACES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

 

• Touching exposed metal such

• Never touch any exposed metal

 

as the compressor head, engine

parts on compressor during or

 

head, engine exhaust or outlet

immediately after operation.

 

tubes, can result in serious burns.

Compressor will remain hot for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

several minutes after operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Do not reach around protective

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

shrouds or attempt maintenance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

until unit has been allowed to cool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAZARD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RISK FROM MOVING PARTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

 

• Moving parts such as the pulley,

• Never operate the compressor

 

flywheel, and belt can cause

with guards or covers which

 

serious injury if they come into

are damaged or removed.

 

contact with you or your clothing.

• Keep your hair, clothing, and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

gloves away from moving parts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

can be caught in moving parts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Air vents may cover moving parts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and should be avoided as well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Attempting to operate compressor

• Any repairs required on this product

 

with damaged or missing parts or

should be performed by authorized

 

attempting to repair compressor

service center personnel.

 

with protective shrouds removed

 

 

can expose you to moving parts

 

 

and can result in serious injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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