General Information
Safety Precautions
Observe the following general safety rules:
pay attention to operations; do not leave the equipment
unattended
follow safe work practices and wear the appropriate safety
equipment when operating air-powered equipment,
particularly eye and hearing protection
avoid all contact with pressurized air, because if it penetrates
your skin it can enter your bloodstream and kill you
to prevent compressor explosion or fire, make sure that the
air entering the compressor is free of flammable vapors
vaporized oil propelled by high-pressure air is an explosive
mixture
do not breathe the compressor air, vaporized oil is a
respiratory hazard
stay clear of all moving parts
Observe these rules when operating the compressor:
do not bypass or disable the oil temperature sensors
do not expose the tank or compressor to extreme heat
do not perform any service until the system has been
completely blown-down and you have verified that all air has
been discharged
do not repair or service a pressurized system
maintenance and repair on system components should only
be performed by qualified personnel
the vehicle must be in park (for automatic transmissions) or
neutral (for manual transmissions) with the park brake or air
spring brake fully applied before starting the compressor and
at all times during compressor operation
use a regulator in the output line to precisely control the final
air delivery pressure
do not operate the compressor while driving
do not tamper with the pressure relief valve
do not attempt to repair or modify any component
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