Safety Guidelines - Definitions; Important Safety Instructions; Hazard - Craftsman 16781 - Professional 80 Gal. Vertical Air Compressor Owner's Manual

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.
_ Indicates an
imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, wil__l
result in death or serious in'_.
_ 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.
_Used without the
safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result
tn property damage.
_Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some example of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
o arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, always wear
OSHA/MSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting face mask or respirator
when using such tools.
When using air tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of of personal injury.
_This product contains chemicals, known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Do not operate this unit until you read and #x-_l
understand this instruction manual for safety,
operation and maintenance instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN = HOW TO PREVENT IT
It is normal for electrical contacts Always operate the compressor
within the motor and pressure in a well ventilated area free of
switch to spark, combustible materials, gasoline, or
solvent vapors.
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