Craftsman Air compressor - Safety Guidelines; Important Safety Instructions

SAFETY GUIDELINES =DEFINITIONS
]This manual contains informa-
tion that is important for you to
know and understand. This infor-
mation relates to protectingYOUR
SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To
help you recognize this informa-
tion, we use symbols to the right.
Please read the manual and pay
attention to these sections.
I _ DANGER I
URGENTSAFETYINFORMATION -A HAZARD
THATWILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS
OF LIFE
[ _WARNING I
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - AHAZARD
THATMIGHTCAUSE SERIOUS INJURYOR LOSS
OF LIFE.
I _CAUTION I
Information for preventing damage to
equipment.
I NOTE I
Information that you should pay special
attention to.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •
IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OFTHIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USINGTHIS EQUIPMENT.
WHAT TO
LOOK FOR
Hot Parts
Flammable
Vapors
Air Tank
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
The metal compressor components, such as mani-
fold, tubes, etc., become hot when the air compres-
sor is running. If you touch them, you may be
seriously burned
It is normal for the motor and pressure switch to
spark when compressor starts or stops. A spark can
ignite vapors from gasoline or solvents, causing a
fire or explosion.
Modifications to air compressor components in an
attempt to reach higher air pressure can cause the
air tank to rupture or explode.
Incompatability between tank and compressor will
cause the tank to rupture.
Modifications to
weaken.
the air tank will cause it to
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Avoid contact with metal components of the com-
pressor during or immediately after operation.
Reaching under or removing portions of the plastic
enclosures such as the filter cover and console
cover exposes hot surfaces. Allow compressor to
cool prior to servicing.
If spraying a flammable material, provide ample
ventilation. Never spray in a closed area. There
must be a flow of fresh air at all times.
Always operate the air compressor in well-venti-
lated areas, free of gasoline or other solvent vapors.
Do not operate the compressor near the spray area.
Do not adjust, remove or tamper with the safety
valve or pressure switch. If safety valve or pressure
switch replacement is necessary, a part with the
same ratings must be used.
Never replace the air tank with a different model or
a larger tank. Return to Authorized Service Center
if replacement is required.
Never drill into, weld or in any way modify the air
tank. The tank may rupture or explode. If leaks
develop due to corrosion or tank is damaged, return
to Authorized Service Center for replacement.