Manual

SAFETY GUIDELINES
WHAT TO
LOOK FOR
Compressed
Air
Electricity
Toxic Vapors
Unsuitable
Solvents
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Compressed aircan propel dust, dirtor loose particles
it comes in contact with. These propelled particles
may cause serious injury or damage.
Too much air pressure appliedto air toolsor acces-
soriescan causedamage or riskof bursting.
Your air compressor is powered by electricity. Like
any other electrically powered device, if it is not used
properly it may cause electrical shock.
It is normal for compressedair to contain toxic or
irritatingvapors. Suchvaporsareharmfulifinhaled.
Certain materialsyou are spraying(like paint,weed
killer, sandor insecticide)canbe harmfulif youinhale
them.
The solvents1,1,1 - Trichloroethaneand Methylene
Chloddecanchemicallyreectwith aluminumusedin
)aint spray guns, paint pumps, etc., and cause an
explosion.Thesesolventscan alsoreactwithgalva-
nizedcomponentsand causecorrosionand weaken-
ingofparts.This doesnotaffectyourair compressor
- butit may affectthe equipmentbeing used.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Neverpointany nozzleor sprayertowarda personor
any partof the body.
Alwayswear safetygogglesorglasseswhenusingthe
air compressor.
Always turntheair compressoroffb_ore attachingor
removing accessories.
Check the manufacturer's pressure rating for air
tools and accessories. Regulator outl_ pressure
must never exceed the maximum pressure rating.
NOTE: IF A REGULATOR IS NOT SUPPLIED
WITH YOUR COMPRESSOR, YOU MUST
INSTALL ONE BEFORE USING AIR TOOLS AND
ACCESSORIES WITH PRESSURE RATINGS
LESS THAN 200 PSIG,
Always unplug the air compressorprior to mainte-
nance or repair.
Never use the air compressoroutdoorswhen it is
raining.
Always plug the cord into an electrical outlet with the
specified voltage and adequate fuse protection.
Never directlyinhalethe compressedair producedby
this unit.
Read labels and safetydatafor allmaterialsyouspray.
Followall safety precautions.
Use a mask or respirator ifthera is a chance of inhaling
toxic sprayed materials. Masks and respirators have
limits and will only provide protection against some
kinds and limited amounts of toxic material, Read
mask and respirator instructions carefully. Consult
with a safety expert orindustrial hygienist ifyou are not
sure about the use of a certain mask or respirator.
Ifthe material you intend tospray contains the solvents
listed at left (read the label or data sheet), do not use
accessories that contain aluminum or galvanized parts.
You must either change the material you intend to
spray, or use only stainless steel spray equipment.
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