Safety Information - Kobalt SGY-APS41 User Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or maintain this
product. If you have any questions, please call our Customer Service Department at 1-888-3KOBALT,
8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST, Monday – Friday.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – To reduce the risks of fire or explosion, electrical shock, and personal
injury, read and understand all instructions included in this manual. Be familiar with the controls and
proper usage of the equipment.
Improper operation or maintenance of this tool could result in serious injury and property damage.
Read and understand all warnings and operation instructions before using this tool. When using any
tool, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Use each
tool for its intended function only. Do not use this product in unsafe work conditions. It is always
recommended to keep a fire extinguisher and first aid kit near work areas.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE AND FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR
DEATH.
Some dust created by paint spraying, power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other related
activities is known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.
A listing of chemicals can be obtained from www.oehha.ca.gov under Proposition 65.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
Lead from lead based paints
Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products
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 wear appropriate/approved safety
equipment such as respirators or dust masks which are specially designed to filter microscopic particles.
Wash hands after handling.
WARNING PAINT SPRAYER HAZARDS
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Eyes and face can come into direct contact with
sprayed materials, causing serious injury.
Spraying improper materials or materials not
intended for spray application could result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING
WARNING
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Never aim or spray at yourself or anyone else.
Always wear ANSI approved Z87.1 safety glasses
with side shields, appropriate face mask/respirator
and protective clothing when spraying.
Always spray in a well-ventilated area to prevent
health and fire hazards.
If eyes or face come into direct contact with
sprayed materials, contact your local doctor or
emergency room for immediate help.
Do not spray acids, corrosive materials, toxic
chemicals, fertilizers or pesticides.
Always read the label or Safety Data
Sheet (SDS) for the materials and/or chemicals
before spraying to ensure they are safe to use.
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