PowerPlant GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WA R N I N G
RISK OF EXPLOSIONS OR FIRE
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to severe injury or death.
• Always operate the compressor in a well
ventilated area free of combustible
materials, gasoline, or vapors.
• Always store flammable material in a
secure location away from compressor.
• Never restrict or block any of the
compressor ventilation openings.
• Never operate unit indoors or in any
confined area.
• Never allow the compressor to operate
unattended.
• Never place objects against or on top of
compressor.
WA R N I N G
RISK OF BURNS
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to severe injury or death.
• Never touch any exposed metal parts on
compressor during or immediately after
operation.
• Never reach around protective shrouds or
attempt maintenance until unit has been
allowed to cool.
WA R N I N G
RISK TO BREATHING
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to severe injury or death.
• Never use air from compressor to supply
air for human consumption.
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PowerPlant GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WA R N I N G
RISK OF BURSTING
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to severe injury or death.
• Always drain intercooler daily or after
each use. If intercooler develops a leak,
replace it immediately with a new
intercooler or replace the entire
compressor.
• Never drill into, weld, or make any
modifications to the intercooler or its
attachments.
• Never make adjustments or parts
substitutions to alter the factory set
operating pressures.
• Never exceed the pressure rating of air
tools, air operated accessories, tires, and
other inflatables.
• Always install a pressure regulator and
pressure gauge to the air outlet (if not
equipped) of your compressor if air conrol
is necessary.
• Always follow the equipment
manufacturers' recommendations.
• Never exceed the maximum allowable
pressure rating of attachments.
• Never use compressor to inflate small
low-pressure objects such as children's
toys, footballs, basketballs, etc.
WA R N I N G
RISK FROM FLYING OBJECTS
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to severe injury or death.
• Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety
glasses with side shields when using the
air 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 intercooler
before attempting maintenance, attaching
tools, or accessories.
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