CAUTION: RISK OFBURSTING. Use only suitableair handling partsacceptable for
pressure of notless than themaximum allowable workingpressure of themachine.
DANGER: RISK TO BREATHING. The compressedair from yourcompressor is not
safe for breathing.The airstream may containcarbon monoxide, toxicvapors or other
contaminants. Never inhaleair from thecompressor either directlyor from abreathing
device connected tothe compressor.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
· Keep work areaclean, free of clutterand well lit.Cluttered and darkwork areas can
cause accidents.
· Do not useyour compressor wherethere is arisk of causinga fire oran explosion;
e.g. in thepresence of flammableliquids, gasses, ordust.
· Keep children andbystanders away while operatinga compressor.Distractions can
cause you tolose control, sovisitors should remainat a safedistance from thework area.
· Be aware ofall power lines,electrical circuits,water pipes andother mechanical
hazards in yourwork area, particularlythose hazards belowthe work surfacehidden from
the operator's viewthat may beunintentionally contacted andmay cause personalharm or
property damage.
· Be alert ofyour surroundings.Using compressors inconfined work areasmay put you
dangerously close tocutting tools androtating parts.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING:Unqualified use andimprove maintenance ofthis mini aircompressor
could result inserious personal injury. Thefollowing safety instructionsshould be operated
to avoid anyrisk! Please readall of theseinstructions carefully andfollow them.
WARNING!Always check toensure the powersupply corresponds tothe voltage onthe
rating plate.
· Do not abusethe cord.Never carry acompressor by itspower cord, oryank cord or
extension cord fromthe receptacle. Keeppower and extensioncords away fromheat, oil,
sharp edges ormoving parts. Replacedamaged cords immediately. Damaged cordsmay
cause a fireand increase therisk of electricshock.
· Grounded toolsmust be pluggedinto an outletproperly installed andgrounded in
accordance with allcodes and ordinances.Never remove thegrounding prong ormodify the
plug in anyway.Do not useany adapter plugs.Check with aqualified electrician ifyou are in
doubt as towhether the outletis properly grounded.
· Double insulated toolsare equipped witha polarized plug(one blade iswider than the
other). Thisplug will fitin a polarizedoutlet only oneway.If the plugdoes not fitfully in the
outlet, reverse theplug. If itstill doesn't fit,contact a qualifiedelectrician to installa
polarized outlet. Donot change theplug in anyway.
· Avoid bodycontact with grounded surfacessuch as pipes,radiators, ranges, and
refrigerators. Thereis an increaserisk of electricshock if yourbody is grounded.
· When operating apower tool outside,use an outdoorextension cord marked" W-A" or
" W." These cordsare rated foroutdoor use andreduce the riskof electric shock.
· Extension Cord Use.
A. Use only'Listed' extension cords.If used outdoors,they must bemarked " ForOutdoor
Use." Thosecords having 3-pronggrounding type plugsand mating receptaclesare to be
used with groundedtools.
B. Replace damagedor worn cordsimmediately.
C. Check thename plate ratingof your tool.Use of impropersize or gaugeof extension cord
may cause unsafeor inefficientoperation of yourtool. Be sureyour extension cordis rated
to allow sufficient current flowto the motor. For theproper wire gaugefor your tool,see
chart.
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