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SAFETY WARNINGS
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Risk from Moving Parts
Serious injury may occur from moving parts
such as belts, pulleys, flywheels or fans if they
came in contact with you or your clothing.
Never operate the air compressor without
protective belt guards installed. Replace
damaged protective covers or guards
immediately.
An electric air compressor with automatic
controls can restart at any time and cause
bodily injury when least expected.
Always unplug air compressor and drain air
tanks completely before attempting any
repairs or performing maintenance. Never
allow children or adolescents to operate air
compressor.
Serious injury may occur if repairs are
attempted with damaged, missing or removed
protective guards, shrouds or missing covers.
All repairs to the air compressor should be
made only by authorized or trained service
personnel.
Risk of Burn
Serious burn injuries could occur from
touching exposed metal parts such as the
compressor head, copper/braided discharge
lines and engine exhaust muffler during
operation, and even after compressor is shut
down for sometime.
Never touch any of the exposed metal parts
during operation and for an extended period of
time after the air compressor has shut down.
Do not attempt maintenance on the unit until
it has been allowed to completely cool.
Risk of Injury from Lifting
Serious injury can result from attempting to lift
an object that is too heavy.
Always obtain assistance from others before
attempting to lift any object that is too heavy
for one person.
Flying Objects
Serious injury may occur from loose debris
being propelled at high speeds from the
compressed air stream.
glasses to protect the eyes during operation of
the air compressor. Never point the air stream
or tools at any point of your body, other
people or animals.
Always turn off the air compressor and drain
tank pressure completely before attempting
maintenance or attaching air tools.
Warning
Risk of Unsafe Operation
Serious injury or death may occur to you or
others if air compressor is used in an unsafe
manner.
Review and understand all instructions and
warnings in
to stop the air compressor. Do not operate
until you are thoroughly familiar with all of the
controls. Do not operate the compressor if
fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or
drugs. Stay alert while operating the
compressor and pay close attention to the
task at hand.
Caution
Risk of Damage to
Air Compressor or Property
Failure to transport or operate the air
compressor properly may result in major
repair expenses. Oil leaks will damage carpets,
painted surfaces, flooring and other items.
Check oil levels daily and maintain proper oil
levels. Always run compressor in a level,
secure position that keeps it from tipping or
falling during use. Do not operate without an
air filter or in a corrosive environment.
Always transport in a level position and use
protective mats to keep truck beds clean, etc.
Check drain bolts regularly and do not overfill
machinery with oil.
Please note that this product may not be equipped with a spark arresting muffler. If the compressor is operated
around flammable materials or agricultural crops, brush, forests, and grasslands an approved spark arrestor must be
installed, maintained and in good working order. An approved spark arrestor is legally required in the State of
California under sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code Statute section 130050.
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and
other reproductive harm. Always wash hands after handling this product.
