Use and Care Manual

The compressed air · Always wear approved
Risk from stream can cause soft safety glasses with side
Compressed tissue damage, and can shields when using the
Air propel dirt, chips, loose compressor.
particles and small · Never point any nozzle
objects at high speed, or sprayer toward any
resulting in property part of the body or at
damage or personal other people or animals.
injury. · Always turn the
compressor off and bleed
pressure from the air line
before attempting
maintenance, attaching
tools or accessories.
If your attempt repair or · Always shut off the
Risk from maintenance while the compressor and release
Moving Parts compressor is operating, air pressure from the
you can expose yourself tank and any attach-
to moving parts. These ments before attempting
moving parts can cause any maintenance or
serious injury. repair.
· Never operate the
compressor with guards
or covers which are
damaged or removed.
Contact with hot parts · Never touch hot
Risk of such as the compressor components during or
Burn head, engine, or outlet
immediately after
tubes could result in a operation of the com-
serious skin burn. pressor. Do not reach
around protective
shrouds or attempt
maintenance until unit
has been allowed to
cool.
Serious injury can result · The compressor is too
Risk of Injury from attempting to lift too heavy to be lifted by
from Lifting heavy an object. one person. Obtain
assistance from others
before lifting.
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HAZARD
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO PREVENT IT