Craftsman 919.174211 Owner's Manual page 4

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CHART.
AREA
indicates where a hazard
can occur.
Moving Parts
HAZARD
indicates what can happen if pre-
cautions are not observed.
Loose items, or parts of the body
may get caught and cause seri-
ous injury or damage.
Unit cycles automatically when
power is ON. During service or
repair activities, this automatic
cycling may cause a hazard.
SAFEGUARDS
indicates how to avoid the hazard and what
special protective clothing, equipment, and
precautions will be used.
Never operate the compressor with the belt
guard removed.
Keep small children, your hands, and all
items away from the flywheel and belt.
Always unplug the unit before attempting re-
pair or maintenance of the compressor. Also,
make sure the pressure is released from the
compressor and air tank.
Hot Parts Air compressors get hot when Never touch the compressor, tubing, or
running. Serious burns may re- motor during or immediately after operation
suit if touched, of the compressor.
Air Tank
Air pressure or mechanical loads
that are higher than design loads
may cause the tank to rupture.
Changes to the air tank structure
will cause the tank to weaken.
Tank rupture or explosion may
occur.
This unit is powered by 120 or
240 volts.
Electrical Shock
Do not adjust, remove, or defeat the safety
valve. Check the valve from time to time by
pulling the ring on the valve. If the valve is
stuck or does not operate smoothly, it must
be replaced.
Do not adjust, remove, or defeat the pres-
sure switch.
Never use a motor with higher horsepower
rating than the one supplied.
The compressor was not designed to be
powered by a gasoline engine. Do not substi-
tute a gas engine.
Never drill into, weld, or change the tank in
any way.
Always unplug unit prior to doing any main-
tenance or repair,
Never use the unit outdoors when it is rain-
ing.
Always plug the cord into an electrical outlet
with the specified voltage and adequate fuse
protection.
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