Important Safety Instructions; Specific Safety Instructions - Ryobi RC-1500 Owner's Operating Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The purpose of safety rules is to attract your
attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols
and the explanations with them, require your
careful attention and understanding. The safety
warnings do not by themselves eliminate any
danger. The instruction or warnings they give are
not substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. Indicates
caution or warning. May be used in
conjunction with other symbols or
pictures.
Failure to obey a safety warning can result in
serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow
the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have
read thoroughly and completely understood the
safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure
to comply can result in accidents involving fire,
electric shock or serious personal injury. Save this
Owners Operating Manual and review it frequently
for continual safe operation and for instructing
others who may use this tool.
APPLICATIONS
Air compressors are utilized in a variety of air
system applications. Match hoses, connectors, air
tools, and accessories to the capabilities of the air
compressor.
You may use this product for the purposes listed
below:
Operating some air-powered tools
Operating air accessories such as air nozzles and
tyre inflators

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING. If not used and maintained
correctly this compressor when used with
some pneumatic tools can cause serious
injury and death. Before attempting to operate this
machine, it is important that you read, understand
and follow these instructions very carefully. They
are designed for the safety of yourself and others
ensuring a long and trouble free service life from
your machine. If not used correctly and as detailed
in these instructions pneumatic tools can be
dangerous. This product can cause injury to the
operator and others.
The warnings and safety instructions must be
followed to ensure reasonable safety and efficiency
in using this product.
NOTE: The operator is responsible for following the
warnings and safety instructions in this manual and
on the product.
WARNING. The compressor may restart
when power is restored following a
blackout.
An ACOUSTIC PRESSURE's value of 2 m.
corresponds to the ACOUSTIC POWER's value
stated on the yellow label located on the
compressor, minus 14 dB.
DO'S
The compressor must be used in a suitable
environment (well ventilated with an ambient
temperature of between +5°C and +40°C) and
never in places with dust, acids, vapors, explosive
or flammable gases.
Keep the work area free. When operating, the
compressor must be placed on a stable surface.
Safety goggles should be worn when using the
compressor in order to protect the eyes against any
foreign bodies lifted by the jet of air. Always wear
eye protection with side shields marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in
possible serious injury.
If possible, when using air-powered accessories,
wear safety clothing.
Always maintain a safety distance of at least 2
meters between the compressor and the work
area.
Check for correspondence between the
compressor plate data with the actual
specifications of the electrical system. A variation of
± 10% with respect of the rated value is allowed.
Insert the plug of the electrical cable in a socket of
suitable shape, voltage and frequency complying
with current regulations.
Use extension cables with a maximum length of 5
meters and with a cable cross-section of not less
2
than 1.5 mm
. Use of extension cables of different
length and cross-section and also of adapters and
multiple sockets should be avoided.
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