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Warnings and Hazards
• CO Poisoning: Exhaust from engine contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can cause
carbon monoxide poisoning and possible death if inhaled. ONLY run air compressor OUTDOORS and
at least 20 feet from the home, away from windows, vents, and air intakes, to allow proper
ventilation. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the air compressor, shut off the engine
and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY.
• Injection Injury: High
-pressure air stream can pierce skin and underlying tissues, leading to serious
injury and possible amputation. Such an injection injury can result in blood poisoning and/or severe
tissue damage.
• Flying Debris: High
-pressure air stream can cause flying debris and possible surface damage.
• Electric shock: Operating equip
ment in wet conditions or near water can cause electric shock.
• Not For Breathing Air: AMP compressors are NOT designed, intended, or approved for supplying
breathing air. No compressed air should be used for breathing unless air is treated in accordance
with applicable standards.
• Fire/Explosion: Sparks from air powered tool heads or attachments can ignite fuel or other
flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity. Exceeding the maximum pressure for air tools or
attachments could cause them to explode.
• Burns: Compressor pump, engine and discharge tubing are hot surfaces that can cause burn
injuries. Detailed safety information about these hazards appears throughout this manual.
Inspect your air compressor carefully for any damage that may have occurred during transit. Be sure
to inspect and tighten all bolts, screws, and fittings before attempting to start the unit. Do not
attempt to operate a damaged unit. It may burst and cause serious injury or property damaged.
Your compressor comes equipped with a guard over the drive wheel and belt
assembly. Never attempt to operate this unit if the guard is damaged or removed.
Personal injury could result from contact with moving parts.
Never remove or attempt to adjust the safety valve. Keep it free from paint or any
other accumulations.
This unit may cause electrical arcs that could ignite flammable gas or vapor. Keep
flammable items away from the compressor and keep the compressor from
flammable conditions