• Electrical Grounding:
Failure to provide adequate
grounding to this product
could result in serious injury
or death from electrocution.
See Grounding
Instructions under
Installation.
WARNING: RISK FROM FLYING OBJECTS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• The compressed air stream
can cause soft tissue
damage to exposed skin and
can propel dirt, chips, loose
particles, and small objects
at high speed, resulting in
property damage or personal
injury.
• Make certain that the
electrical circuit to which the
compressor is connected
provides proper electrical
grounding, correct voltage and
adequate fuse protection.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Always wear certified safety
equipment: ANSI Z87.1 eye
protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3)
with side shields when using
the compressor.
• Never point any nozzle or
sprayer toward any part of
the body or at other people or
animals.
• Always turn the compressor off
and bleed pressure from the
air hose and air tank before
attempting maintenance,
attaching tools or accessories.
WARNING: RISK OF HOT SURFACES
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Touching exposed metal such
as the compressor head,
engine head, engine exhaust
or outlet tubes, can result in
serious burns.
WARNING: RISK FROM MOVING PARTS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Moving parts such as the
pulley, flywheel, and belt can
cause serious injury if they
come into contact with you or
your clothing.
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HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Never touch any exposed
metal parts on compressor
during or immediately after
operation. Compressor will
remain hot for several minutes
after operation.
• Do not reach around
protective shrouds or attempt
maintenance until unit has
been allowed to cool.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Never operate the compressor
with guards or covers which
are damaged or removed.
• Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
hair can be caught in moving
parts.
• Air vents may cover moving
parts and should be avoided as
well.