
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 Model 2511 is thermally protected and can automatically restart when the protector resets. Always
disconnect power source before servicing.
1.15 Never drop or insert fi ngers 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 fi rst determining maximum air pressure for that tool
or attachment. Be sure to properly identify intake and discharge before using pump. See Section 2.50.
CAUTION
Do not fi ll the collection jar above the safe fi ll 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 qualifi ed 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
fl ammable
or explosive liquids or vapors may exist.
1.44 Do not use this product near fl ames.
WARNING
Failure to observe the above safety precautions could result
in severe bodily injury, including death in extreme cases.
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