Definitions: Safety Guidelines; Important Safety Instructions - Porter-Cable US58 Instruction Manual

Definitions: Safety Guidelines

The definitions below describe the level of severity
for each signal word. Please read the manual and
pay attention to these symbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to per-
sonal injury which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read this instruction
manual for safety, operation and maintenance instructions.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING: 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.
SAVE thESE INStruCtIONS
DANGER: RISk Of ExPlOSION OR fIRE
WHAT CAn HAppEn
• It is normal for electrical con-
tacts within the motor and
pressure switch to spark.
• If electrical sparks from
compressor come into con-
tact with flammable vapors,
they may ignite, causing fire
or explosion.
• Restricting any of the com-
pressor ventilation openings
will cause serious overheat-
ing and could cause fire.
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HOW TO prEvEnT IT
• Always operate the compres-
sor in a well ventilated area
free of combustible materials,
gasoline, or solvent vapors.
• If spraying flammable materi-
als, locate compressor at
least 20 feet (6.1 m) away
from spray area. An addi-
tional length of hose may be
required.
• Store flammable materials in
a secure location away from
compressor.
• 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.