Safety Guidelines - Definitions; Important Safety Instructions - Porter-Cable 1000003754 Instruction Manual

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and under-
stand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the
symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some example of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, al ways wear
OSHA/MSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fit ting face mask or res pi ra tor when
us ing such tools.
When using air tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of personal injury.
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
operation and maintenance instructions.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• It is normal for electrical con-
tacts within the motor and
pressure switch to spark.
1000003754
Indicates an
imminently hazardous
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to
the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or
Do not operate this unit until you read and
understand this instruction manual for safety,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HAZARD
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
which, if not avoided,
minor or moderate injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Always operate the compres-
sor in a well ventilated area
free of combustible materials,
gasoline, or solvent vapors.
2 - ENG
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
may
result in
Used without the
safety alert symbol