General Safety Rules - Numax S3GCOMP Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
PRE-OPERATION
Specifications
Duty Cycle
Placement of Air Compressor
Attaching the Hose
OPERATION
Preparing for Start-Up
Starting the Compressor
Checking the Safety Valve
Running the Air Compressor
Draining the Tank
MAINTENANCE
General Maintenance
CARE AND CLEANING
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
The warning and precautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur. Please be aware of the
potential hazards and take all necessary precautions to avoid risk of injuries.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety
warnings, precautions, operations,
inspections, and maintenance
information. Store this manual and
the receipt in a safe and dry place
for future reference.
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MODEL: S3GC0MP
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WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do
not attempt to use this product until
you read the manual thoroughly and
understand it completely. Save this
manual and review it frequently for
safe operation and instructing others
who may use this tool.
SYMBOLS
In this manual, and all instructions provided, the following signal words and
meaning are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this tool.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
WARNING
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
CAUTION
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
(Without symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in
CAUTION
property damage.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING:
This product can expose you to
chemicals including lead, which is
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. For more
information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WORK AREA
Keep your work area clean and
well lit. Ensure floors are not slippery
from wax or dust.
Operate the air compressor in an
open area at least 18 in. (0.5 M)
away from any wall or object that
could restrict the flow of fresh air
to ventilation openings.
Do no operate power tools in
explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids,
gases, or dust. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes. Keep bystanders, children,
and visitors away while operating
tools. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
Always disconnect the air supply
and power supply before making
adjustments, servicing a tool, or
when a tool is not in use.
MODEL: S3GC0MP
WARNING:
This compressor is not equipped to
and should not be used to supply
breathing air. Additional equipment
would be necessary to properly
filter and purify the air to meet
minimal specifications for grade D
breathing as described in Com-
pressed Gas Association Commodi-
ty, Specification G7.1-1966, OSHA
29 CF9 1910.134. Compressed Gas
Association, 4211 Walney Road,
Fifth Floor, Chantilly, VA
20151-2923, (703) 788-2700,
www.cganet.com. Any such
additional equipment has not been
examined and no implication of
proper use for breathing air is
intended or implied.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and
balance enables better control of
the tool in unexpected situations.
Do not use on a ladder or unstable
support.
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