DeVillbiss Air Power Company AFN5, Operation, Maintenance And Parts Manual

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5
SAFETY GUIDELINES
Read these warnings carefully. Failure to follow
warnings will result in severe injury or death!
DANGER
Risk of head injury.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Metal fragments, fasteners, or other ma-
terial could be projected against head or
into eyes. Continued exposure to an
operating tool can result in permanent
hearing damage.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Always wear ANSI approved Z87 safety
glasses, Z89.1 head protection and
S3.19 hearing protection.
HAZARD TO LOOK FOR
I
njury to eyes, head and hearing
Risk of puncture injury.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
A fastener could accidentally be driven if
the contact trip safety mechanism is not
working.
Death or a serious puncture could occur
if the contact trip bumps something or
someone while holding the tool with the
trigger depressed.
Damage to the tool or to the contact trip
safety mechanism can result from im-
proper handling, resulting in unsafe op-
eration.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Do not remove, modify or bypass
contact safety device.
Do not use the tool if any shields or
guards are removed or altered.
Always check contact trip safety
mechanism of the tool before each use.
Never carry the tool by the hose or pull
the hose to move the tool or a compres-
sor. Keep hoses away from heat, oil and
sharp edges. Replace any damaged,
weak or worn hoses.
HAZARD TO LOOK FOR
Unsafe operation and improper
handling of tool
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