Safety Instructions

This manual contains information that is very important to know and understand. This information is provided for SAFETY and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROB- LEMS. To help recognize this informa- tion, observe the following symbols.

Safety Signal Words

Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.

Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.

Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.

Notice indicates important information, that if not followed, may cause damage to equipment.

Before Using the Air Compressor

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

This product or its power cord may contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Since the air compressor and other components (pump, spray guns, filters, lubri- cators, hoses, etc.) used make up a high pressure pumping system, the following safety precautions must be observed at all times:

1. Read all manuals includ-

ed with this product care-

fully. Be thoroughly famil- MANUAL iar with the controls and

the proper use of the equipment.

2.Follow all local safety codes as well as the United States Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

3.Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use the compressor.

4.Keep visitors away and NEVER allow children in the work area.

5.Wear safety glasses (meeting ANSI Z87.1 or in Canada CSA Z94.3-99) and use hearing protec- tion when operating the

pump or unit. Everyday glasses are not safety glasses.

6.Do not stand on or use the pump or unit as a handhold.

7.Before each use, inspect compressed air system, fuel system and electrical components for signs of damage, deterioration, weakness or leakage. Repair or replace defective items before using.

8.Check all fasteners at frequent inter- vals for proper tightness.

Never operate compressor without a beltguard. Com-pressors can start automatically without warning. Personal injury or property damage could occur from contact with moving parts.

9.Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that will get caught in the moving parts of the unit.

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