General Safety Warnings - Vido WD060213010 User Manual

30L/38L SILENT OIL FREE AIR COMPRESSOR

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

Warning: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
1) Work area
a) Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas increase the risks of
accidents, electric shock, fire, and injury to persons.
b) Do not operate air compressor in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Keep work area well ventilated. Always locate the air
compressor at least 6.0 m (20 ft) away from work area if spraying flammable materials. Do not
smoke if spraying flammable materials. The air compressor is able to create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes. Never use the air compressor in sites containing lacquer, paint, benzene,
thinner, gasoline, gases, adhesive agents, and other materials which are combustible or explosive. A
longer hose may be required.
c) Always operate the air compressor in a well ventilated 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.
d) Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating an air compressor. Do not
allow children to operate air compressor. Distractions may cause loss of control of the tools which
may cause injury to bystanders.
e) Never engage in horseplay with the air compressor. Respect the air compressor as a working
implement.
f) Always operate the air compressor from a stable secure position. Never operate the air
compressor from a roof or table. Use additional air hose to allow tools to reach high locations.
g) Equip the work area with a suitable fire extinguisher.
2) Personal safety
a) 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 injury.
b) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your 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.
c) Always wear eye and ear protection when using this tool. Use additional personal protective
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.
d) Do not operate the air compressor unless you are familiar with controls. Users unfamiliar with
controls may operate air compressor in an unsafe manner, injuring themselves or others.
e) Keep handles and controls dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery hands cannot
safely control them tool.
f) Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating an air
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