Use and Care Manual

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English
WARNING: RISK FROM FLYING OBJECTS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• 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.
• 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 HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Touchingexposedmetal
such as the compressor
head, engine head, engine
exhaust or outlet tubes, can
result in serious burns.
 • 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.
WARNING: RISK FROM MOVING PARTS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Theenginecanstart
accidentally if the flywheel is
turned by hand or moved by
pulling on the starter rope.
• Alwaysdisconnectthespark
plug and bleed pressure from
the air tank before performing
maintenance.