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Stationary Electric Air Compressor Manual
Hazard
Potential Consequence
Prevention
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
RISK TO BREATHING
Serious injury or death could
occur from inhaling compressed
air. The air stream may contain
carbon monoxide, toxic vapors
or solid particles.
Sprayed materials such as
paint, paint solvents, paint re-
mover, insecticides, weed kill-
ers, etc. contain harmful vapors
and poisons.
Serious injury could occur from
touching exposed metal parts.
These areas can remain hot for
some time after the air com-
pressor is shutdown.
Serious injury can occur from
loose debris being propelled at
a high speed from the com-
pressed air stream.
Soft tissue damage can oc-
cur from the compressed air
stream.
Never inhale air from the air com-
pressor either directly or from a
breathing device connected to
the air compressor.
Operate air compressor only in
a well ventilated area. Follow all
safety instructions provided with
the materials you are spraying.
Use of a respirator may be re-
quired when working with some
materials.
Never allow any part of your
body or other materials to make
contact with any exposed metal
parts on the air compressor.
Always wear safety glasses to
shield the eyes from flying debris.
Never point the air stream at any
part of your body, anyone else or
animals.
Never leave pressurized air in
the air compressor. Shut off air
compressor and relieve pres-
sure when storing or attempting
maintenance.
Always maintain a safe distance
from people and animals while
operating the air compressor.
RISK OF BURNS
RISK FROM
FLYING OBJECTS
