Briggs & Stratton 74002, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY RULES
Fire Explosion
Compressed Air
Inhalation
Heavy
Hot Surface
Electrical Shock
Flying Objects
Air Injection
• Before using this product, read this Operator’s Manual and
follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions listed.
• Make this manual available to other users of this equipment.
Failure to read and follow instructions in manual
can result in death, bodily injury and / or property
damage.
WARNING
• DRAIN TANK after every 4 hours of use or daily by opening
drain fitting(s) and tilting compressor to empty accumulated
water.
• DO NOT modify or repair tank in any way.
• DO NOT adjust pressure greater than maximum rating of
attachments or inflatables.
• DO NOT tamper with or remove ASME Safety Valve. Inspect
ASME Safety Valve by pulling ring before each use. ASME Safety
Valve has been set to maximum safe rating.
Hidden internal tank corrosion can cause violent
explosion leading to severe injury and / or
property damage.
Exceeding pressure rating of attachments or
inflatables can cause severe injury and / or
property damage.
Tampering with or removing ASME Safety Valve
can cause explosion leading to severe injury or
property damage.
WARNING
• DO NOT spray flammable or combustible liquids while smoking,
near sparks, open flames, pilot lights, any ignition source, or in
confined areas.
• Spray in an open, well ventilated area at least 20 feet
(6.1 meters) away from compressor or other ignition source.
Spraying flammable or combustible liquids can
cause fire or explosion.
Compressor produces sparks during operation,
which can ignite flammable or combustible vapors.
WARNING
Kickback
Moving Parts
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (152 cm) clearance on all sides of
compressor including overhead.
• Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and
Public Property require equipment powered by an internal
combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in
effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service
standard 5100-1C or later revision. In the State of California a
spark arrester is required under section 4442 of the California
Public resources code. Other states may have similar laws.
Running engines produce heat.Temperature of
muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed
150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
WARNING
Read Instrutions