Use and Care Manual

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English
WARNING: RISK FROM FLYING OBJECTS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Thecompressedair
stream can cause soft
tissue damage to exposed
skin and can propel dirt,
chips, loose particles,
andsmallobjectsathigh
speed, resulting in property
damageorpersonalinjury.
• Always wear certified safety
equipment: ANSI Z87.1 eye
protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3)
with side shields when using
the compressor.
• Neverpointanynozzleor
sprayer toward any part of
the body or at other people
or animals.
• Alwaysturnthecompressor
off and bleed pressure
from the air hose and air
tank before attempting
maintenance, attaching tools
or accessories.
WARNING: RISK OF HOT SURFACES
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Touchingexposedmetal
such as the compressor
head, engine head, engine
exhaust or outlet tubes, can
result in serious burns.
 • Nevertouchanyexposed
metal parts on compressor
during or immediately after
operation. Compressor
will remain hot for several
minutes after operation.
 • Donotreacharound
protective shrouds or
attempt maintenance until
unit has been allowed to
cool.
WARNING: RISK FROM MOVING PARTS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Movingpartssuchasthe
pulley, flywheel, and belt
cancauseseriousinjuryif
they come into contact with
you or your clothing.
• Neveroperatethe
compressor with guards or
covers which are damaged or
removed.
• Keepyourhair,clothing,and
gloves away from moving
parts.Looseclothes,jewelry,
or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
• Airventsmaycovermoving
parts and should be avoided
as well.