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Section 1

SAFETY

moving parts.

B. DO NOT

attempt to operate the compressor with

the fan or other guards removed.

Wear snug-fitting clothing and confine long hair

when working around this compressor, especially
when exposed to hot or moving parts inside the
enclosure.

Keep access doors closed except when making

repairs or adjustments, performing service or when
starting or stopping the compressor.

Make sure all personnel are out of and clear of

the compressor prior to attempting to start or oper-
ate it.

Shut off engine before adding fuel, fluid, coolant

lubricants, air line antifreeze compound or battery
electrolyte, or before replacing ether starting aid
cylinders.

Disconnect the grounded negative battery con-

nection to prevent accidental engine operation prior
to attempting repairs or adjustments. Tag the bat-
tery connection so others will not unexpectedly
reconnect it.

When adjusting the controls, it may require oper-

ation of the equipment during adjustment.

DO NOT

come in contact with any moving parts while adjust-
ing the control regulator and setting the engine
RPM. Make all other adjustments with the engine
shut off. When necessary, make adjustment, other
than setting control regulator and engine RPM, with
the engine shut off. If necessary, start the engine
and check adjustment. If adjustment is incorrect,
shut engine off, readjust, then restart the engine to
recheck adjustment.

Keep hands, feet, floors, controls and walking

surfaces clean and free of fluid, water, antifreeze or
other liquids to minimize possibility of slips and
falls.

1.6 HOT SURFACES, SHARP EDGES AND SHARP

CORNERS
A.

Avoid bodily contact with hot fluid, hot coolant,

hot surfaces and sharp edges and corners.

Keep all parts of the body away from all points of

air discharge and away from hot exhaust gases.

Wear personal protective equipment including

gloves and head covering when working in, on or
around the compressor.

Keep a first aid kit handy. Seek medical assis-

tance promptly in case of injury.

DO NOT

ignore

small cuts and burns as they may lead to infection.

1.7 TOXIC AND IRRITATING SUBSTANCES

A. DO NOT

use air from this compressor for respi-

ration (breathing) except in full compliance with
OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1920 and any other
Federal, State or Local codes or regulations.

B. DO NOT

use air line anti-icer systems in air lines

supplying respirators or other breathing air utiliza-
tion equipment and

DO NOT

discharge air from

these systems into unventilated or other confined
areas.

Operate the compressor only in open or well-

ventilated areas.

If the compressor is operated indoors, discharge

engine exhaust fumes outdoors.

Locate the compressor so that exhaust fumes

are not apt to be carried towards personnel, air
intakes servicing personnel areas or towards the air
intake of any portable or stationary compressor.

Fuels, fluids, coolants, lubricants and battery

electrolyte used in the compressor are typical of the
industry. Care should be taken to avoid accidental
ingestions and/or skin contact. In the event of
ingestion seek medical treatment promptly.

NOT

induce vomiting if fuel is ingested. Wash with

soap and water in the event of skin contact.

Wear an acid-resistant apron and a face shield

or goggles when servicing the battery. If electrolyte
is spilled on skin or clothing, immediately flush with
large quantities of water.

Ethyl ether used in diesel engine ether starting

aid systems is toxic, harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Avoid contact with the skin or eyes and avoid
breathing the fumes. If swallowed,

DO NOT

induce

vomiting, but call a physician immediately.

Wear goggles or a full face shield when testing

ether starting aid systems or when adding
antifreeze compound to air line anti-icer systems.
Keep openings of valve or atomizer tube of ether
starting aid system pointed away from yourself and
other personnel.

If ethyl ether or air line anti-icer system

Death or serious injury may occur from
inhaling compressed air without using
proper safety equipment. See OSHA
standards, and/or any Federal, State or
Local codes or regulations on safety
equipment.

DANGER