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Section 1: SAFETY INFORMATION
1.10 WARNING: 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 Never drop or insert fi ngers or any other object into any openings.
1.15 Do not operate this product where oxygen is being administered.
1.16 This pump is thermally protected and can automatically restart when the protector resets.
Always disconnect power source before servicing.
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. The motor on all pumps are totally enclosed fan cooled
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
1.20 WARNING: 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 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.
1.33 Never operate this product outdoors in the rain or in a wet area.
1.40 WARNING: 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.
