Porter-Cable PCFP02040 - Safety Information; Safety Guidelines - Definitions; Important Safety Instructions; Hazards

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand.
This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT
PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below.
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,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a practice not
related to personal injury which, if
not avoided, may result in property
damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY 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.
To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HAZARD
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• It is normal for electrical contacts
within the motor and pressure switch
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 air 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.
• 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
in any confined area. Store indoors.