Page 3
For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
ITEM 61693
SAFET
y
SETU
p
Op
ERA
TION
M
AINTENAN
c
E
IMpORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION
General Safety Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense
and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
1.
Work area safety
a.
Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b.
Do not operate the compressor in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Compressor motors produce sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c.
Keep children and bystanders away
from an operating compressor.
2.
Electrical safety
a.
compressor plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way.
Do not use any adapter plugs with grounded
compressors.
Standard plugs and matching
outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b.
Do not expose compressor to rain or wet
conditions.
Water entering a compressor
will increase the risk of electric shock.
c.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord for unplugging the compressor.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
3.
personal safety
a.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating this
compressor. Do not use this compressor
while you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment
of inattention while operating a compressor
may result in serious personal injury.
b.
Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear ANSI-approved eye
protection during setup and use.
c.
prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source or moving the compressor.
4.
compressor use and care
a.
Do not use the compressor if the switch
does not turn it on and off.
Any compressor
that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
b.
Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the compressor.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the compressor accidentally.
c.
Store an idle compressor out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the compressor or these
instructions to operate it.
A compressor is
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
d.
Maintain the compressor. Keep the
compressor clean for better and safer
performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
Keep dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the compressor’s
operation. If damaged, have the compressor
repaired before use.
Many accidents are
caused by a poorly maintained compressor.
e.
Use the compressor in accordance with
these instructions, taking into account
the working conditions and the work to
be performed.
Use of the compressor for
operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
5.
Service
a.
Have your compressor serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts.
This will ensure that the
safety of the compressor is maintained.
