General Safety Rules; Personal Safety - Bosch CGT8-65W Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

All users and employers/owners must read and understand all instructions in this
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manual before operating or maintaining this compressor. Failure to follow all in-
structions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, serious personal injury or death.
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keep your work area clean and well lit. Clut-
tered benches and dark areas increase the risks
of accidents, electric shock, fire, and injury to
persons.
Do not operate compressor in explosive at-
mospheres, such as in the presence of flam-
mable liquids, gases, or dust.
area well ventilated. Always locate the com-
pressor at least 20 ft. (6.1 m) away from work
area if spraying flammable materials. DO NOT
SMOKE if spraying flammable materials. The
compressor is able to create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes. Never use the compres-
sor in sites containing lacquer, paint, benzene,
thinner, gasoline, gases, adhesive agents, and
other materials which are combustible or explo-
sive. A longer hose may be required.
Always operate the compressor in a well ven-
tilated area. Follow all safety instructions
and use a respirator as directed in the safety
instructions provided with the material to be
sprayed. Some sprayed materials such as paint,
paint solvents, paint remover, insecticides, weed
killers, etc contain harmful vapors and poisons.
keep bystanders, children, and visitors away
while operating a compressor. Do not allow
children to operate compressor. Distractions
may cause loss of control of the tools which may
cause injury to bystanders.
Never engage in horseplay with the compres-
sor. Respect the compressor as a working imple-
ment.
Always operate the compressor from a stable
secure position. Never operate the compres-
sor from a roof or table. Use additional air hose
to allow tools to reach high locations.
Equip the work area with a suitable fire extin-
guisher.

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Do not remove, tamper with, or otherwise
cause the tool operating controls to become
disabled or inoperable. This will cause the tool
to work irregularly and may result in the risk of in-
jury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

GENERAL SAFETy RULES
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keep work
jewelry. Contain long hair.
clothing, and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught
in moving parts and increases the risk of injury.
Always wear eye and ear protection when us-
ing this tool. Use additional personal protec-
tive equipment as appropriate when operating
this tool. Operators and others in work area must
wear safety glasses. Prolonged exposure to high
intensity noise is able to cause hearing loss. Dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat and other
personal protective equipment, must be used for
appropriate conditions.
Do not operate the compressor unless you
are familiar with controls. Users unfamiliar with
controls may operate compressor in an unsafe
manner, injuring them selves or others.
keep handles and controls dry, clean and free
from oil and grease.
safely control the tool.
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use
common sense when operating a compressor.
Do not use compressor while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating the com-
pressor may result in serious personal injury.
Do not direct air stream at people or animals.
High pressure air can propel dust and debris at
high speed. Compressed air from a compres-
sor can contain water, oil, metal particles or other
contaminants which can cause serious injury.
Do not use compressed air for breathing or
respiration. Never inhale air directly from
compressor or from breathing apparatus con-
nected to compressor. Compressed air stream
may contain carbon monoxide, toxic vapors or
solid particles from air tank which if inhaled could
cause serious injury or death.
Use care when touching exposed metal sur-
faces of compressor. Many components such
as compressor head, engine/motor, and tubing
will remain hot even after the air compressor has
been shut down. Allow compressor to cool be-
fore moving or attempting maintenance.
Do not stand on compressor.
footing and balance at all times. Proper foot-
ing and balance enable better control of tools in
unexpected situations.
keep your hair,
Slippery hands cannot
keep proper