Bostitch BTFP02028 - Important Safety Introduction; Safety Signal Word Definitions; Risk of Explosion or Fire

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INTRODUCTION
To reduce the risk of injury, do not operate this unit until you read this
instruction manual for safety, operation and maintenance instructions.
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Some dust contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm such as asbestos and lead in lead based paint.
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.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
 • Itisnormalforelectricalcontactswithin
the motor and pressure switch (I) to spark.
 • Alwaysoperatethecompressorinawell
ventilated area free of combustible
materials, gasoline, or solvent vapors.
 • Ifelectricalsparksfromcompressorcome
into contact with flammable vapors, they
may ignite, causing fire or explosion.
 • Ifsprayingflammablematerials,locate
compressor at least 20' (6.1 m) away
from spray area. An additional length
of hose may be required.
 • Storeflammablematerialsinasecure
location away from compressor.
 • Restrictinganyofthecompressor
ventilation openings will cause serious
overheating and could cause fire.
 • Neverplaceobjectsagainstorontopof
compressor pump.
 • Operatecompressorinanopenareaat
least 12" (30.5 cm) away from any wall or
obstruction that would restrict the flow
of fresh air to the ventilation openings.
 • Operatecompressorinaclean,drywell
ventilated area. Do not operate unit
indoors or in any confined area.
 • Unattendedoperationofthisproduct
could result in personal injury or property
damage. To reduce the risk of fire, do not
allow the compressor to operate
unattended.
 • Alwaysremaininattendancewiththe
product when it is operating.
 • Alwaysturnoffandunplugunit
when not in use.