New Holland BNAC658HB, Operation Manual

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safety
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not operate unit if damaged during shipping, handling or use. Damage
may result in bursting and cause injury or property damage.
Since the air compressor and other components (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
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
pump or unit.
6. Do not stand on or use the pump or unit as a handhold.
7. Before each use, inspect compressed air system and electrical
components for signs of damage, deterioration, weakness or leakage.
Repair or replace defective items before using.
8. Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness.
WARNING
Compressor parts may be hot even if the unit is
stopped.
9. Keep fingers away from a running compressor; fast moving and hot
parts will cause injury and/or burns.
10. If the equipment should start to abnormally vibrate, STOP the engine/
motor and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.
11. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine/motor exterior free of oil, solvent,
or excessive grease. Never remove or attempt to adjust safety valve.
Keep safety valve free from paint and other accumulations.
12. Never attempt to repair or modify a tank! Welding, drilling or any
other modification will weaken the tank resulting in damage from
rupture or explosion. Always replace worn or damaged tanks. Drain
liquid from tank daily.
13. Tanks rust from moisture build-up, which weakens the tank. Make
sure to drain tank daily and inspect periodically for unsafe conditions
such as rust formation and corrosion.
14. Fast moving air will stir up dust and debris which may be harmful.
Release air slowly when draining moisture or depressurizing the
compressor system.