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Safety Information
Table of Contents
Safety Information ....................................2
Work Area Safety ...................................2
Personal Safety .....................................3
Moving the Compressor .........................3
Air Compressor and
Pneumatic Tool Safety ...........................4
Electrical Safety .....................................5
Warranty ...................................................7
Pre-Operation ...........................................8
Specifications ........................................8
Duty Cycle ..............................................8
Package Contents ..................................8
System Components ..............................9
Placement of the Air Compressor ........10
Attaching the Hose ..............................11
Tool Usage............................................12
Operation.................................................13
Maintenance ...........................................17
General Maintenance ...........................17
Lubrication ...........................................17
Cleaning the Air Filter .........................17
Care and Cleaning ..................................17
Troubleshooting ......................................18
Service Parts ..........................................20
This manual contains information that is important for
you to know and understand. 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.
WORK AREA SAFETY
□
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Ensure
floors are not slippery from wax or dust.
□
Operate the air compressor in an open area at least
18 in. (0.5 m) away from any wall or object that
could restrict the flow of fresh air to ventilation
openings.
WARNING
:
Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes. Keep bystanders, children,
and visitors away while operating tools. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
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 a practice not related to personal injury which, if
not avoided,
may
result in
property damage
.
WARNING
:
This compressor is not equipped for, and
should not be used to supply breathing air. Additional
equipment would be necessary to properly filter and
purify the air to meet minimal specifications for Grade D
breathing as described in Compressed Gas Association
Commodity, Specification G 7.1 - 1966, OSHA 29 CF9
1910.134. Compressed Gas Association, 4221 Walney
Road, Fifth Floor, Chantilly, VA 20151-2923, (703) 788-2700,
www.cganet.com. Any such additional equipment has
not been examined and no implication of proper use for
breathing air is intended or implied.
CAUTION
:
Always disconnect the air supply and power
supply before making adjustments, servicing a tool, or
when a tool is not in use.
