Definitions: Safety Guidelines; Risk Of Explosion Or Fire - Stanley FatMax FMFP12829 Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INTRODUCTION
To reduce the risk of injury, do not operate this unit until you read this
instruction manual for safety, operation and maintenance instructions.
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Some dust contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm such as asbestos and lead in lead based paint.

DEFINITIONS: SAFETY GUIDELINES

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the
manual and pay attention to these symbols.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• It is normal for electrical contacts within
the motor and pressure switch (I) to spark.
• If electrical sparks from compressor come
into contact with flammable vapors, they
may ignite, causing fire or explosion.
• Restricting any of the compressor
ventilation openings will cause serious
overheating and could cause fire.
• Unattended operation of this product
could result in personal injury or property
damage. To reduce the risk of fire, do not
allow the compressor to operate
unattended.

RISk OF ExPLOSION OR FIRE

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 hose may be required.
• Store flammable materials in a secure
location away from compressor.
• Never place objects against or on top of
compressor pump.
• Operate compressor in an open area at
least 12" (30.5 cm) away from any wall or
obstruction that would restrict the flow
of fresh air to the ventilation openings.
• Operate compressor in a clean, dry well
ventilated area. Do not operate unit
indoors or in any confined area.
• Always remain in attendance with the
product when it is operating.
• Always turn off and unplug unit
when not in use.
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