SAFETY GUIDELINES
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| Compressed |
| Compressed air can propel dust, dirt or loose |
| Never point any nozzle or sprayer toward a person | |
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| Always wear safety goggles or glasses when using | |
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| the air compressor. | |
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| Always turn the air compressor off before attaching | |
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| Too much air pressure applied to air tools or |
| Check the manufacturer’s pressure rating for air | |
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| accessories can cause damage or risk of bursting. |
| tools and accessories. Regulator outlet pressure | |
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| must never exceed the maximum pressure rating. | |
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Electricity |
| Your air compressor is powered by electricity. Like |
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| used properly it may cause electrical shock. |
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| Never use the air compressor outdoors when it is | |
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| Always plug the cord into an electrical outlet with | |
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| the specified voltage and adequate fuse protection. | |
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| Toxic Vapors |
| It is normal for compressed air to contain toxic or |
| Never directly inhale the compressed air produced | |
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| irritating vapors. Such vapors are harmful if |
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| Certain materials you are spraying (like paint, weed |
| Read labels and safety data for all materials you | |
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| killer, sand or insecticide) can be harmful if you |
| spray. Follow all safety precautions. | |
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| inhale them. |
| Use a mask or respirator if there is a chance of | |
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| inhaling toxic sprayed materials. Masks and | |
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| respirators have limits and will only provide protec- | |
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| tion against some kinds and limited amounts of | |
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| toxic material. Read mask and respirator instruc- | |
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| tions carefully. Consult with a safety expert or | |
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| industrial hygienist if you are not sure about the use | |
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| of a certain mask or respirator. | |
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| Unsuitable |
| The solvents 1,1,1 - Trichloroethane and Methylene |
| If the material you intend to spray contains the | |
| Solvents |
| Chloride can chemically react with aluminum used |
| solvents listed at left (read the label or data sheet), | |
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| in paint spray guns, paint pumps, etc., and cause |
| do not use accessories that contain aluminum or | |
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| an explosion. These solvents can also react with |
| galvanized parts. You must either change the | |
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| galvanized components and cause corrosion and |
| material you intend to spray, or use only stainless | |
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| weakening of parts. This does not affect your air |
| steel spray equipment. | |
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| compressor - but it may affect the equipment being |
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