Product Manual

Operating Instructions
4
Safety
This manual contains very important information
on SAFETY and how to PREVENT
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. The following will
help in understanding this information:
DANGER INDICATES AN
IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION
WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT
IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates important
information that if not followed, may cause
damage to equipment.
Basic Guidelines
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
This product or its power cord
may contain chemicals know to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
1. Allow only trained, authorized persons
who have read and understood these
operating instructions to use this
compressor. Failure to follow the
instructions, procedures and safety
precautions in this manual can result in
accidents and injuries.
2. NEVER start or operate the compressor
under unsafe conditions. Tag the
compressor, disconnect and lock-out all
power to it to prevent accidental start-up
until the condition is corrected.
3. Install, use and operate the compressor
only in full compliance with all pertinent
OSHA regulations and all applicable
Federal, State & Local codes, standards
and regulations.
4. NEVER modify the compressor and/or
controls in any way.
5. Keep a first aid kit in a convenient place.
Seek medical assistance promptly in case
of injury. Avoid infection by caring for
any small cuts and burns promptly.
Breathable Air
1. NEVER use air from this compressor for
breathable air except in full compliance
with OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1910 and
any other Federal, State or Local codes or
regulations.
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
CAN RESULT FROM
INHALING COMPRESSED AIR
WITHOUT USING PROPER
SAFETY EQUIPMENT. SEE
OSHA STANDARDS ON
SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
2. DO NOT use air line anti-icer systems in
air lines supplying respirators or other
equipment used to produce breathable air.
DO NOT discharge air from these systems
in unventilated or other confined areas.
Pressurized Components
This equipment is supplied with a pressure
vessel protected by a relief valve. DO NOT
attempt to open valve while the machine is
under pressure.
Personal Protective Equipment
Be sure all operators and others around the
compressor and its controls comply with all
applicable OSHA, Federal, State and Local
regulations, codes and standards relating to
personal protective equipment. This includes
respiratory protective equipment, protection to
the extremities, protective clothing, protective
shields and barriers, electrical protective
equipment, and personal hearing equipment.
Read all manuals included with this
product carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the
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