Vmac VR150, Owner'S Manual

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VMAC
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Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors
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Safety Precautions
Observe the following general safety rules:
Pay attention to operations; do not leave the vehicle
unattended.
Follow safe work practices and wear the appropriate safety
equipment when operating air-powered equipment,
particularly eye and hearing protection.
Avoid all contact with pressurized air, because if it
penetrates your skin it can enter your bloodstream and
cause serious bodily harm or even death.
To prevent compressor explosion or fire, make sure that
the air entering the compressor is free of flammable
vapors.
To prevent compressor explosion or fire, make sure that
correct servicing procedures and intervals are
observed.
Vaporized oil propelled by high-pressure air is an
explosive mixture.
Do not breathe the compressor air. Vaporized oil is a
severe respiratory hazard
.
Avoid contact with drive belts and stay clear of all
moving parts when the system is operating.
Follow all safety precautions for underhood mechanical
work.
Follow safety procedures for the type of work being
completed.
Observe these rules when operating the compressor:
Do not bypass or disable the oil temperature sensor.
Do not expose the tank or compressor to extreme heat.