Safety Guidelines - DeWalt D55168 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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Irnpertant Safety Instructions
WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read and understand
this instruction manual for safety, operation and maintenance
instructions.
i_,WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State
of Cafifornia to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
AWARNING: 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 INSTRUCTION
_,DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOWTO PREVENT IT
' It is normal for electrica! Con-• Always operate the c0mpreS:
tacts within the motor and sor in a well ventilated area
pressure switch to spark, free of Combustible materials,
gasoline, or solvent vapors.
• If electrical sparks from
compressor come into con-
tact with flammable vapors,
they may ignite, causing fire
or explosion.
• 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.