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POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCE PREVENTION
HAZARD
RISK
OF FLYING
OBJECTS
RISK OF
BURNS
RISK TO
BREATHING
SAFETY WARNINGS
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE USING AIR COMPRESSOR
Serious injury or death could occur
from inhaling compressed air.The air
stream may contain carbon
monoxide,toxic vapors or solid
particles.
Sprayed materials such as paint,
paint solvents,paint remover,
insecticides,weed killers,etc.
contain harmful vapors and
poisons.
Serious injury could occur
from touching exposed metal
parts.These areas can remain
hot for some time after the air
compressor is shutdown.
Soft tissue damage can occur
from the compressed air stream.
Serious injury can occur from
loose debris being propelled at a
high speed from the compressed
air stream.
Never inhale air from the air
compressor either directly or from
a breathing device connected to
the air compressor.
Operate air compressor only in a well
ventilated area.Follow all safety
instructions provided with the materials
you are spraying. Use of a respirator
may be required when working with
some materials.
Never allow any part of your body
or other materials to make contact
with any exposed metal parts on
the air compressor.
Always wear OSHA required "Z87"
safety glasses to shield the eyes
from flying debris.
Never point the air stream at any part
of your body,anyone else or animals.
Never leave pressurized air
compressor unattended. Shut off air
compressor and relieve pressure
before attempting maintenance,
attaching tools or accessories.
Always maintain a safe distance
from people and animals while
operating the air compressor.
Do not move the air compressor while
air tank is under pressure. Do not
attempt to move the air compressor by
pulling on the hose.