Porter-Cable C7501 - Page 5

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HAZARD
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Yourcompressorispoweredby
electricity. Like any other electrically
powered device, if it is not used
properly it may cause electric shock.
• Neveroperatethecompres-
sor outdoors when it is rain-
ing or in wet conditions.
• Neveroperatecompressorwithpro-
tective covers removed or damaged.
• Repairsattemptedbyunqualified
personnel can result in serious
injury or death by electrocution.
• Anyelectricalwiringorrepairs
required on this product should be
performed by authorized service
center personnel in accordance with
national and local electrical codes.
• Electrical Grounding: Failure to
provide adequate grounding to this
product could result in serious injury
or death from electrocution. Refer
to Grounding Instructions para-
graph in the Installation section.
• Makecertainthattheelectrical
circuit to which the compressor is
connected provides proper elec-
trical grounding, correct voltage
and adequate fuse protection.
HAZARD
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equip-
ment: 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compres-
sor off and bleed pressure from
the air hose and air tank before
attempting maintenance, attach-
ing tools or accessories.
HAZARD
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.