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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read and understand all of the operating instructions, safety precautions and warnings in the Instruction Manual before operating
or maintaining this compressor.
Most accidents that result from compressor operation and maintenance are caused by the failure to observe basic safety rules or
precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it occurs, and by observing
appropriate safety procedures.
Basic safety precautions are outlined in the “SAFETY” section of this Instruction Manual and in the sections which contain the
operation and maintenance instructions.
Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identi
fi
ed by WARNINGS on the compressor and in
Instruction Manual.
Never use this compressor in a manner that has not been speci
fi
cally recommended by metabo HPT, unless you
fi
rst con
fi
rm that
the planned use will be safe for you and others.
MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS
WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury.
CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or may cause
machine damage.
NOTE
emphasizes essential information.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
MEANINGS OF SYMBOLS
Symbols
The following show symbols used for the machine. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. Proper interpretation
of these symbols will allow you to operate the compressor better and safer.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction
manual.
Risk of Fire of Explosion
Do not spray
fl
ammable liquid in a con
fi
ned area.
Spray area must be well ventilated. Do not smoke
while spraying or spray where spark or
fl
ame is
present. Keep compressors as far from the spraying
area as possible, at least 15 feet from the spraying
area and all explosive vapors.
Eye Protection
Wear eye protection marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1.
Safety Alert
Precautions that involve your safety.
Hot Surface
To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact
with any hot surface.
Risk of Bursting
Do not adjust the regulator to result in output pressure
greater than the marked maximum pressure of the
attachment. Do not use at a pressure greater than the
rated maximum pressure of this compressor.
Risk to Hearing
Always wear ear protection when using this
compressor. Failure to do so may result in hearing
loss.
Risk to Breathing
Air obtained directly from the air compressor should
never be used to supply air for human consumption.
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