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POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCE
Serious injury or death could occur
from inhaling compressed air. The air
stream may contain carbon monoxide,
toxic vapors or solid particles.
Sprayed materials such as paint, paint
solvents, paint remover, insecticides,
weed killers, etc. contain harmful
vapors and poisons.
Serious injury could occur from
touching exposed metal parts.
These areas can remain hot for some
time after the air compressor is
shutdown.
Soft tissue damage can occur from the
compressed air stream.
Serious injury can occur from loose
debris being propelled at a high speed
from the compressed air stream.
SAFETY WARNINGS
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE USING AIR COMPRESSOR
HAZARD
RISK TO
BREATHING
RISK OF
BURNS
RISK
OF FLYING
OBJECTS
PREVENTION
Never inhale air from the air
compressor either directly or from a
breathing device connected to the air
compressor.
Operate air compressor only in a well
ventilated area. Follow all safety
instructions provided with the
materials you are spraying. Use of a
respirator may be required when
working with some materials.
Never allow any part of your body or
other materials to make contact with
any exposed metal parts on the air
compressor.
Always wear OSHA required “287”
safety glasses to shield the eyes
from flying debris.
Never point the air stream at any part
of your body, anyone else or animals.
Never leave pressurized air
compressor unattended. Shut off air
compressor and relieve pressure
before attempting maintenance,
attaching tools or accessories.
Always maintain a safe distance from
people and animals while operating
the air compressor.
Do not move the air compressor
while air tank is under pressure. Do
not attempt to move the air
compressor by pulling on the hose.
