Safety Instructions; Safety Signal Words; Before Using The Air Compressor - RIDGID OF45175A Operator's Manual

Safety Instructions

This manual contains information that is
very important to know and understand.
This information is provided for SAFETY
and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROB-
LEMS. To help recognize this informa-
tion, observe the following symbols.

Safety Signal Words

DANGER:
!
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.

Before Using the Air Compressor

Air compressors are utilized in a variety
of air system applications. Because air
compressors and other components
(material pump, spray gun, filters, lubri-
cations, hoses, etc.) used make up a
high pressure pumping system, the fol-
lowing safety precautions should be
observed at all times. Only persons well
acquainted with these rules of safe oper-
ation should be allowed to use the air
compressor.
WARNING:
!
All electrical work should be
done by a qualified (licensed or
certified) electrician. On a prop-
erly wired circuit, the black
wires supply a voltage potential
even when the unit is off.
1. Read instruction manuals for each
component carefully, before attempt-
ing to assemble, disassemble or
operate your particular system.
2. Wear safety glasses (meeting ANSI
Z87.1 or in Canada CSA Z94.3-99)
and use hearing protection when
operating the pump or unit. Everyday
glasses are not safety glasses.
Danger indicates
an imminently haz-
WARNING:
!
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
!
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE:
tion, that if not followed, may cause dam-
age to equipment.
3. Do not exceed pressure rating of any
component in system.
4. Protect material lines and air lines
from damage or puncture. Keep hose
and power cable away from sharp
objects, chemical spills, oil, solvents,
and wet floors.
5. Never point a spray gun at oneself or
any other person. Accidental dis-
charge may result in serious injury.
6. Check hoses for weak or worn condi-
tion, before each use, making certain
all connections are secure; do not
use if deficiency is found. Notify an
authorized service facility for exami-
nation or repair.
7. Release all pressures within system
slowly; dust and debris may be harm-
ful.
WARNING:
!
Disconnect power and depres-
surize system before servicing
air compressor! (Turn pressure
regulator knob fully clockwise
after shutting off compressor.)
3
Warning indicates
a potentially haz-
Caution indicates a
potentially haz-
Notice indicates
important informa-