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Hazard Warnings
WARNING! SOME DUST CREATED BY POWER SANDING, SAWING, GRINDING, DRILLING,
AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER,
BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
These chemicals may include (but are not limited to) the following:
•
Lead from lead-based paints
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Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
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Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, always wear MSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting face masks or respirators when using
such tools.
Always follow basic safety precautions when using air tools to reduce the risk of personal injury.
Rupture Risk
Rust can weaken the tank. Drain the condensed water from the tank after each use to reduce rusting. If
a leak is detected in the tank, replace the tank immediately. Do not weld, drill or modify the air tank of
this compressor. Welding or modifications
to
the air compressor tank can severely impair tank strength
and cause an extremely hazardous condition. Welding or modifying the tank in any manner will void the
warranty.
Check the manufacturer’s maximum pressure rating for air tools and accessories. Compressor outlet
pressure must be regulated so as to never exceed the maximum pressure rating of the tool. Relieve all
pressure through the hose before attaching or removing accessories.
Do not adjust the pressure switch or relief valve for any reason. Doing so voids all warranties. They
have been preset at the factory for the maximum pressure of this unit. Personal injury and/ or property
damage may result if the pressure switch or the relief valve is tampered with.
Do not use plastic or PVC pipe for compressed air. Use only galvanized steel pipe and
fittings for compressed air distribution lines.
Risk of Eye or Head Injury
Potential hazards
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Air powered equipment and power tools are capable of propelling materials such as
fasteners, metal chips, saw dust, and other debris at high speed, which could result
in serious eye injury.
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Compressed air can be hazardous. The air stream can cause injury to soft tissue areas
such as eyes, ears, etc. Particles or objects propelled by the stream can cause injury.
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Tool attachments can become loose or break and fly apart propelling particles at the
operator and others in the work area.
Preventive measures
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Always wear ANSI approved Z87.1 safety glasses with side shields.
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Never leave
an operational
tool unattended. Disconnect
the
air hose when tool is not in use.
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For additional protection, use an approved face shield in addition to safety glasses.
Manual 58-7992 V 1.7 – 8 Gallon compressor
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