Craftsman 919.174212 Owner's Manual page 4

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWmNG CHART.
AREA
indicateswhere 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 serious
injuryor damage.
Flammable vapors
Hot Parts
Unit cycles automatically when
power is ON. During service or
repair activities, this automatic
cycling may cause a hazard.
A spark from the motor or pressure
switch electrical contacts can ignite
flammable vapors from gasoline or
solvents, and cause an explosion
or fire.
Air compressors get hot when run-
ning. Serious burns may resuk if
touched.
Air pressure or mechanical loads
that are higher than design loads
may cause the tank to rupture.
SAFEGUARDS
indicates how to avoid the hazard and what
special protective clothing, equipment, and pre-
cautions 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 repair
or maintenance of the compressor. Also, make
sure the pressure is released from the com-
pressor and air tank.
Air Tank
Electrical Shock
Changes to the air tank structure
will cause the tank to weaken. Tank
rupture or explosion may occur.
The compressor and any other electrical tool
must only be used in well ventilated areas, free
of gasoline or solvent vapors.
Never touch the compressor, tubing, or motor
during or immediately after operation of the
compressor.
Do not adjust, remove, or defeat the safety
valve. Check the valve from time to time by pul-
ling 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 pressure
switch.
Never use a motor with higher horsepower rat-
ing 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.
This unit is powered by 120 or 240 Always unplug unit prior to doing any main-
volts, tenance or repair.
Never use the unit outdoors when it is raining.
Always plug the cord into an electrical outlet
with the specified voltage and adequate fuse
protection.
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