Definitions: Safety Guidelines; Important Safety Instructions - DeWalt D55154 Guide D'utilisation

Definitions: Safety Guidelines

The definitions below describe the level of severity
for each signal word. Please read the manual and
pay attention to these symbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in property damage.
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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read and understand
this instruction manual for safety, operation and maintenance
instructions.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind-
ing, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some example of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry
products
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you
do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, al ways wear OSHA/MSHA/NIOSH approved, properly
fit ting face mask or res pi ra tor when us ing such tools.
When using air tools, basic safety precautions should always be fol-
lowed to reduce the risk of of personal injury.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead,
known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION
DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• It is normal for electrical
contacts within the motor
and pressure switch to
spark.
• If electrical sparks from
compressor come into
contact with flammable
vapors, they may ignite,
causing fire or explosion.
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HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Always operate the com-
pressor in a well ventilated
area free of combustible
materials, gasoline, or sol-
vent vapors.
• If spraying flammable mate-
rials, locate compressor at
least 20 feet (6.1 m) away
from spray area. An addi-
tional length of hose may be
required.
• Store flammable materials in
a secure location away from
compressor.