Safety Guidelines - DeVilbiss IR102D-1 Owner's Manual

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
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Thismanual contain s information that is important for you to know an d understand. This information relates to protecting
YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the
following symbols. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A
HAZARD THAT WILL CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION -
A HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
Information for preventing damage to equip-
ment,
NOTE
informationthat you should pay special
attentionto.
HAZARDS CAN OCCUR IF EQUIPMENT IS NOT USED PROPERLY.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CHART.
WHAT TO WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
LOOK FOR
Hot Parts
Flammable
Vapors
Compressed
Air
When operated continuously, the air hose gets hot,
especially near the compressor. If you maintain con-
tact by grasping you may suffer minor burns or dis-
comfort.
On tank mounted units, the plumbing between the
pump and tank gets hot.
It is normal for the motor and pressure switch to spark, i
A spark can ignite flammable vapors from gasoline or
solvents, causing a fire or explosion.
Corn pressed air can propel dust, dJrtor loose particles
it comes in contact with. These propelled particles may
cause serious injury or damage.
Too much air pressure applied to air tools or accesso-
ripscan cause damage or risk of bursting,
Never touch the air compressor head during or imme-
diately after operation.
On tank mounted units, avoid prolonged contact with
the pump to tank plumbing.
The air compressor must onlybe used in wellventilated
areas, free of gasoline or solvent vapors.
Do not operate the compressor while you are carrying
it, or in the spray area.
Never point any nozzle or sprayer toward a person or
any part of the body.
Always wear safety goggles or glasses when using the
air compressor.
Always turn the air compressor off before attaching or
removing accessories.
Check the manufacturer's pressure rating for air tools
and accessories. Regulatoroutlet pressure must never
exceed the maximum pressure rating.
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