Stanley STFP00020, Instruction Manual

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

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.

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, 

may

result in 

minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially 

hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 

could

result in 

death or serious injury.

Indicates a practice 

not 

related to personal injury 

which, if not 

avoided, 

may

 result in p

roperty damage. 

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.                         

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

HAZARD

 RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

•  It is normal for electrical contacts within the 

motor and pressure switch to spark.

•  Always operate the compressor in a well 

ventilated area free of combustible materials, 

gasoline, or solvent vapors.

•  If electrical sparks from compressor come into 

contact with flammable vapors, they may ignite, 

causing fire or explosion.

• If spraying flammable materials, locate 

compressor at least 20' (6.1  m) away from 

spray area. An additional length of air hose may 

be required.

•  Store flammable materials in a secure location 

away from compressor.

•  Restricting any of the compressor ventilation 

openings will cause serious overheating and 

could cause fire.

•  Never place objects against or on top of 

compressor.

•  Operate compressor in an open area at least 12" 

(30.5 cm) away from any wall or obstruction 

that would restrict the flow of fresh air to the 

ventilation openings.

•  Operate compressor in a clean, dry well 

ventilated area. Do not operate unit in any 

confined area. Store indoors.

•  Unattended operation of this product could 

result in personal injury or property damage. 

To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow the 

compressor to operate unattended.

•  Always remain in attendance with the product 

when it is operating.

•  Always turn off and unplug unit when not in 

use.