DeWalt DWFP55120 - Safety Guidelines and Definitions; Risk of Explosion or Fire; Important Safety Instructions

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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.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal
injury which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage.
Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read and understand
this instruction manual for safety, operation and maintenance
instructions.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING: 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
 • Itisnormalforelectricalcon-
tacts within the motor and
pressure switch to spark.
 • Alwaysoperatethecompres-
sor in a well ventilated area
free of combustible materials,
gasoline, or solvent vapors.
 • Ifelectricalsparksfrom
compressor come into con-
tact with flammable vapors,
they may ignite, causing fire
or explosion.
 • Ifsprayingflammablemateri-
als, locate compressor at
least 20 feet (6.1 m) away
from spray area. An addi-
tional length of hose may be
required.
 • Storeflammablematerialsin
a secure location away from
compressor.
 • Restrictinganyofthecom-
pressor ventilation openings
will cause serious overheat-
ing and could cause fire.
 • Neverplaceobjectsagainstor
on top of compressor.
 • 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.