Kobalt VT6389 User Manual page 5

SAFETY INFORMATION
GENERAL SAFETY (Continued)
WARNING
Risk of Personal Injury. Never
operate compressor without a
beltguard. This unit can start
automatically without warning.
Personal injury or property
damage could occur from contact
with moving parts.
CAUTION
Do Not Overpressure. See compressor
specifi cation decal for maximum operating
pressure. Do not operate with pressure switch
or safety valves set higher than the maximum
operating pressure.
SPRAYING PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not smoke when spraying paint, insecticides, or other flammable substances.
2. Use a face mask/respirator when spraying and spray in a well-ventilated area to prevent health
and fire hazards.
3. Do not direct paint or other sprayed material at the compressor. Locate compressor as far away
from the spraying area as possible to minimize overspray accumulation on the compressor.
4. When spraying or cleaning with solvents or toxic chemicals, follow the instructions provided by
the chemical manufacturer.
WARNING
Risk of Fire. Do not spray
fl ammable materials in vicinity
of open fl ame or near ignition
sources including the compressor
unit.
WARNING
Risk of Explosion. An ASME code safety
relief valve with a setting no higher than
the maximum allowable working pressure
(MAWP) MUST be installed in the tank for
this compressor. The ASME safety valve must
have suffi cient fl ow and pressure ratings to
protect the pressurized components from
bursting.
CAUTION
Risk of Personal Injury.
Compressor parts may be hot
even if the unit is stopped.
NOTICE
Unit Care and Maintenance. Drain liquid from
tank daily.
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