SAFETY WARNINGS
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE USING AIR COMPRESSOR
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| RISK TO | Serious injury or death could occur | Never inhale air from the air |
| BREATHING | from inhaling compressed air. The air | compressor either directly or from a |
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| stream may contain carbon monoxide, | breathing device connected to the air |
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| toxic vapors or solid particles. | compressor. |
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| Sprayed materials such as paint, paint | Operate air compressor only in a well |
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| solvents, paint remover, insecticides, | ventilated area. Follow all safety |
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| weed killers, etc. contain harmful | instructions provided with the |
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| vapors and poisons. | materials you are spraying. Use of a |
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| respirator may be required when |
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| working with some materials. |
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| RISK OF | Serious injury could occur from | Never allow any part of your body or |
| BURNS | touching exposed metal parts. | other materials to make contact with |
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| These areas can remain hot for some | any exposed metal parts on the air |
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| time after the air compressor is | compressor. |
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| shutdown. |
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RISK | Soft tissue damage can occur from the | Always wear OSHA required “287” |
safety glasses to shield the eyes | ||
OF FLYING | compressed air stream. | from flying debris. |
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| Never point the air stream at any part |
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| of your body, anyone else or animals. |
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| Never leave pressurized air |
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| compressor unattended. Shut off air |
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| compressor and relieve pressure |
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| before attempting maintenance, |
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| attaching tools or accessories. |
| Serious injury can occur from loose | Always maintain a safe distance from |
| debris being propelled at a high speed | people and animals while operating |
| from the compressed air stream. | the air compressor. |
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| Do not move the air compressor |
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| while air tank is under pressure. Do |
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| not attempt to move the air |
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| compressor by pulling on the hose. |
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