Kobalt TQ3126, Manual

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Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install
the product. If you have any questions regarding the product, please call customer service at
1-888-3KoBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, EST, Monday - Friday.
This manual contains information that is very important to know and understand. This information
is provided for SAFETY and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PRoBLEMS. To help recognize this
information, observe the following symbols.
Safety GuiDelineS
CALIFoRNIA PRoPoSITIoN 65
Caution
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in
minor or moderate injury.
notiCe
Notice indicates important information,
that if not followed, may cause damage to
equipment.
DanGer
Danger indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in
death or serious injury.
WarninG
Warning indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, CoULD result
in death or serious injury.
Safety information
WarninG
handle with Care. This product or its power
cord may contain chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
WarninG
Wear eye and mask protection.
You can create dust when you cut,
sand, drill or grind materials such
as wood, paint, metal, concrete,
cement, or other masonry. This
dust often contains chemicals
known to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive
harm. Wear protective gear.
GENERAL SAFETY
Since the air compressor and other components (material pump, spray guns, filters, lubricators,
hoses, etc.) used, make up a high pressure pumping system, the following safety precautions must be
observed at all times:
1. Read all manuals included with this product carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the equipment.
2. Follow all local electrical and safety codes as well as in the United States, the National Electrical
Codes (NEC) and occupational Safety and Health Act (oSHA).
3. only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use the
compressor.
4. Keep visitors away and NEVER allow children in the work area.
5. Wear safety glasses and use hearing protection when operating the unit.