HAZARD

 

 

 

 

 

 

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

 

• Your air compressor is pow-

• Never operate the compres-

 

ered by electricity. Like any

sor outdoors when it is rain-

 

other electrically powered

ing or in wet conditions.

 

device, If it is not used properly

• Never operate compres-

 

it may cause electric shock.

sor with protective covers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

removed or damaged.

 

• Repairs attempted by unqualified

• Any electrical wiring or repairs

 

personnel can result in serious

required on this product should be

 

injury or death by electrocution.

performed by authorized service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

center personnel in accordance with

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

national and local electrical codes.

 

Electrical Grounding: Failure

• Make certain that the electrical

 

to provide adequate grounding

circuit to which the compressor

 

to this product could result in

is connected provides proper

 

serious injury or death from

electrical grounding, correct voltage

 

electrocution. Refer to "Grounding

and adequate fuse protection.

 

Instructions" paragraph in

 

 

the "Installation" section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAZARD

 

 

 

 

 

 

RISK FROM FLYING OBJECTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

 

• The compressed air stream can

• Always wear certified safety equip-

 

cause soft tissue damage to

ment: ANSI Z87.1 eye protection

 

exposed skin and can propel dirt,

(CAN/CSA Z94.3) with side shields

 

chips, loose particles, and small

when using the compressor.

 

objects at high speed, resulting in

• Never point any nozzle or sprayer

 

property damage or personal injury.

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, attach-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ing tools or accessories.

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