Safety Guidelines - Definitions; Important Safety Instructions - Porter-Cable N003568 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.
uation 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

ductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
tive harm such as asbestos and lead in lead based paint.
operation and maintenance instructions.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• It is normal for electrical con-
tacts within the motor and pres-
sure switch to spark.
• If electrical sparks from com-
pressor come into contact with
flammable vapors, they may
ignite, causing fire or explosion.
N003568
Indicates an immi-
nently hazardous sit-
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other repro-
Some dust contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
Do not operate this unit until you read and
understand this instruction manual for safety,
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
RISk OF ExPLOSION OR FIRE
which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in property
damage.
HAZARD
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Always operate the compressor in a
well ventilated area free of combustible
materials, gasoline, or solvent vapors.
• If spraying flammable materials, locate
compressor at least 20' (6.1 m) away
from spray area. An additional length of
air hose may be required.
• Store flammable materials in a secure
location away from compressor.
2 - ENG
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
Used without the safety
alert symbol indicates