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SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE COMPRESSOR
WARNING: Death or serious bodily injury could result from improper or unsafe use of compressor.
To avoid these risks, follow these basic safety instructions:
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1. NEVER TOUCH MOVING PARTS.
Never place your hands, fingers or other body parts near the
compressor’s moving parts. Never insert your fingers or other
objects into the belt guard ventilator. Such an action invites the
danger of injuries.
2. NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT ALL GUARDS IN PLACE.
Never operate this compressor without all guards or safety features
in place and in proper working order. If maintenance or servicing
requires the removal of a guard or safety features, be sure to replace
the guard or safety features before resuming operation of the
compressor.
3. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTION.
Risk of injury. Always wear CSA Z94.3 safety glasses with side
shields or equivalent eye protection. Compressed air must never be
aimed at anyone or any part of the body. Use ear protection as air
flow noise is loud when draining.
4. STOP THE ENGINE.
Always stop the engine and pull out the spark plug cap to prevent
any sudden start of the engine and remove the compressed air from
the air tank before servicing, inspecting, maintaining, cleaning,
replacing or checking any parts.
5. STORE COMPRESSOR PROPERLY.
When not in use, the compressor should be stored in indoor dry
place. Keep out of reach of children. Lock-out the storage area. Do
not store this compressor near an open flame or any equipment such
as a stove, furnace, water heater, etc. which utilizes a pilot light or
sparking device.
Store flammable materials in a secure location away from
compressor.
6. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas invite injuries. Clear all work areas of unnecessary
tools, debris, furniture, etc.
7. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t expose compressor to rain. Don’t use compressor in damp or
wet locations.
Keep work area well lit and well ventilated. Operate this compressor
at a stable place all the time. Risk of fire or explosion. Do not carry
and operate the compressor or any other electrical device near the
spray area. Do not use compressor in the presence of flammable
liquids or gases. Restricting any of the compressor ventilation
openings will cause serious overheating and could cause fire.
Never place objects against or on top of compressor. Gasoline
engines produce carbon monoxide, a poisonous odorless gas which
may cause death. Do not start or operate this compressor in an
enclosed area. Operate compressor in an open area at least 4' (1.2
m) away from any wall or obstruction that would restrict the flow of
fresh air to the ventilation openings.
Compressor produces sparks during operation. Never use
compressor in sites containing lacquer, paint, benzine, thinner,
gasoline, gases, adhesive agents, and other materials which are
combustible or explosive.
This compressor contains some components parts that tend to
produce arcs or sparks, and therefore, when located in a garage, it
should be in a room or enclosure provided for this purpose, and
should be 18 inches (45 cm) or more above the floor. A spark
arrester must be added to the muffler of this engine if it is to be used
on any forest covered, brush covered or grass covered unimproved
land. The arrester must be maintained in effective working condition
by the operator.
In order to avoid damaging this compressor, do not allow the unit to
be tilted more than 10° when operating.
8. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
All visitors should be kept safely away from work area.
9. DRESS PROPERLY.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving
parts. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
10. MAINTAIN COMPRESSOR WITH CARE.
11. STAY ALERT.
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Never stand on the
compressor. Do not operate compressor when you are tired.
Compressor should never be used by you if you are under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication that makes you drowsy.
12. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS AND AIR LEAK.
Before further use of the compressor, a guard or other part is
damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting, air leak, and any other conditions that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service centre unless
otherwise indicated elsewhere in this Instruction Manual. Have
defective engine switch replaced by authorized service centre. Have
defective pilot valve replaced by authorized service centre. Do not
use compressor if engine switch does not turn it on and off.
13. NEVER USE COMPRESSOR FOR APPLICATIONS OTHER
THAN THOSE SPECIFIED.
Never use compressor for applications other than those specified in
the Instruction Manual. Never use compressed air for breathing or
respiration.
14. HANDLE COMPRESSOR CORRECTLY.
Operate the compressor according to the instructions provided
herein. Never allow the compressor to be operated by children,
individuals unfamiliar with its operation or unauthorized personnel.
Carrying the compressor if tilted may result in fuel spillage.
15. KEEP ALL SCREWS, BOLTS AND COVERS TIGHTLY IN
PLACE.
Keep all screws, bolts, and covers tightly mounted. Check their
conditions periodically.
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