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SPECIFIC PRODUCT WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
1.
WARNING:
Make sure to fill the
Air Compressor with a premium qualit
y,
30-weight, non-detergent compressor oil before each use. Running the
Air Com-
pressor with no oil or low oil will cause damage to the equipment.
Note:
The oil
reservoir has an optimal capacity of 30 ounces of oil.
2.
WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL:
Make sure to
unscrew
(do not pull) the
Breather
V
alve (14B) out.
(See Figure C, and Assy. Diagram B.)
3.
MAKE SURE ALL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED WITH THE AIR COM-
PRESSOR ARE RATED TO THE APPROPRIATE CAPACITY.
Do not use any
tool or equipment that does not operate from 0 to
115 PSI.
4.
DRAIN AIR COMPRESSOR EVERY DAY.
Do not allow moisture to build up
inside the
Air Compressor.
(See
“INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEAN-
ING”
section of this manual.)
5.
MAINTAIN A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT.
Keep the work area well lit.
Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace.
Always keep the work
area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use the
Air
Compressor in areas near flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors.
6.
AVOID INJURY:
Never direct the
Air Flow
V
alve (6A) at people or animals.
(See
Assy. Diagram A.)
7.
DO NOT ALTER OR REMOVE THE FACTORY SEALED PRESSURE
RELEASE VALVE (5A). (See Assy. Diagram A.)
8.
DO NOT OPEN THE WATER DRAIN VALVE (10A) SO THAT MORE THAN
FOUR THREADS ARE SHOWING. (See Assy. Diagram A.)
9.
AN EXTENSION CORD MUST NEVER BE USED WITH THIS ITEM.
Connecting this item to an outlet through an extension cord MAY CAUSE
ELECTRICAL DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR and could present a FIRE HAZARD.
10.
THIS COMPRESSOR MAY REQUIRE A DEDICATED ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
AS THE AMPERAGE DRAW UNDER FULL LOAD COMBINED WITH USE OF
ANY OTHER ITEM MAY OVERLOAD YOUR CIRCUIT.
11.
WARNING:
This product contains or produces a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm).
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,
et seq.
)
12.
WARNING:
People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before
using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart
pacemaker could cause interference to or failure of the pacemake
r.
