SECTION 1: SAFETY INFORMATION
1.10 Caution: To Prevent Injury...
1.11
Never operate this product if it has a damaged cord or plug. If it is not working properly, has been
dropped, damaged or has fallen into water, please return the product to a Welch service center for
examination and repair.
1.12
Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. All electrical products generate heat. To avoid serious burns
never touch unit during or immediately after operation.
1.13
Never block any air openings or place it on a soft surface where the openings may be blocked.
The air openings are for ventilation of the motor inside the housing. Keep all air openings free of lint,
dirt and other foreign objects.
1.14
Models 2511 and 2515 are thermally protected and can automatically restart when the protector resets.
Always disconnect power source before servicing.
1.15
Never drop or insert fingers or any other object into any openings.
1.16
Do not operate this product where oxygen is being administered.
1.17
Wear safety glasses and goggles when operating this product. Never point any air nozzle or air sprayer
toward another person or any part of the body.
1.18
Use only in well ventilated areas.
1.19
Do not use any tools or attachments without first determining maximum air pressure for that tool
or attachment (applies to model 2511 only). Be sure to properly identify intake and discharge
before using pump. See Section 2.50.
WARNING
Do not fill the collection jar above the safe fill level line
indicated on the jar.
1.20 Caution: To Reduce Risk Of Electrical Shock...
1.21
Do not disassemble. Disassembly or attempted repairs if accomplished incorrectly can create electrical
shock hazard. Refer servicing to qualified service agencies only.
1.22
115V unit is supplied with a three pronged plug.
Be sure to connect pump to a properly grounded outlet only.
1.30 Warning: To Reduce Risk Of Electrocution...
1.31
Do not use this product in or near area where it can fall or be pulled into water or other liquids.
1.32
Do not reach for this product if it has fallen into liquid. Unplug immediately.
1.33
Never operate this product outdoors in the rain or in a wet area.
1.40 Danger: To Reduce Risk Of Explosion or Fire...
1.41
Do not use this pump in or near explosive atmospheres or where aerosol (spray) products are being used.
1.42
Do not pump anything other than atmospheric air.
1.43
Do not pump combustible liquids or vapors with this product or use in or near an area where flammable
or explosive liquids or vapors may exist.
1.44
Do not use this product near flames.
WARNING
Failure to observe the above safety precautions could result
in severe bodily injury, including death in extreme cases.
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