HAZARD
WARNING: Risk from Flying Objects
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The compressed air stream can cause soft tissue damage to exposed skin and can propel dirt, chips, loose particles, and small objects at high speed, result- ing in property damage or personal injury.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses with side shields when using the compressor.
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 tank before attempting maintenance, attaching tools or accessories.
HAZARD
WARNING: Risk to Breathing
WHAT CAN HAPPEN | HOW TO PREVENT IT |
Breathing exhaust fumes from engines | Always operate air compressor outside |
will cause serious injury or death. | in a clean, well ventilated area. Avoid |
| enclosed areas such as garages, base- |
| ments, storage sheds, which lack a steady |
| exchange or air. Keep children, pets and |
| others away from area of operation. |
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The compressed air directly from your | Air obtained directly from the compressor |
compressor is not safe for breathing. | should never be used to supply air for |
The air stream may contain carbon | human consumption. In order to use air |
monoxide, toxic vapors, or solid parti- | produced by this compressor for breath- |
cles from the tank. Breathing these cont- | ing, suitable filters and |
aminant's can cause serious injury or | equipment must be properly installed. |
death. | |
| in conjunction with the compressor must |
| be capable of treating air to all applica- |
| ble local and federal codes prior to |
| human consumption. |
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Sprayed materials such as paint, paint | Work in an area with good cross venti- |
solvents, paint remover, insecticides, | lation. Read and follow the safety |
weed killers, may contain harmful vapors | instructions provided on the label or |
and poisons. | safety data sheets for the materials you |
| are spraying. Use a NIOSH/ MSHA |
| approved respirator designed for use |
| with your specific application. |
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