SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and under-
stand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the
symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Some dust contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm such as
asbestos and lead in lead based paint.
To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• It is normal for electrical con-
tacts within the motor and
pressure switch to spark.
• If electrical sparks from compres-
sor come into contact with flam-
mable vapors, they may ignite,
causing fire or explosion.
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HAZARD
RISk OF ExPLOSION OR FIRE
2 - ENG
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Used without the
safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in property
damage.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Always operate the compres-
sor in a well ventilated area
free of combustible materials,
gasoline, or solvent vapors.
• If spraying flammable materi-
als, locate compressor at least
20' (6.1 m) away from spray
area. An additional length of
air hose may be required.
• Store flammable materi-
als in a secure location
away from compressor.