Grizzly T21888 - Manual (Page 7)

model t21888 (mfg. since 2/10) - 5
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additional safety instructions
for air compressors
no list of safety guidelines can
be complete. every environment is
different. always consider safety
first, as it applies to your individ-
ual working conditions. use this
and other machinery with caution
and respect. failure to do so could
result in serious personal injury,
damage to equipment or poor work
results.
1. tanK safety. metal from explod-
ing air tanks can kill or severely maim
you or bystanders. drain the tank
after each use to prevent corrosion
and possible tank rupture. inspect
the tank for unsafe conditions such
as rust, pin holes and cracks. nEVEr
weld or drill new ports in an air tank.
nEVEr adjust safety valve or pres-
sure switch to allow the compressor
to build higher psi than rated. Keep
pressure relief valve free of paint and
dirt, and manually test it often.
2. compressed air use. Using air
from this compressor can be poison-
ous if used for breathing or for filling
diving tanks, or if used for pharma-
ceutical, food, or health applications.
only use this compressor to operate
shop or construction air tools.
3. avoid burns. the motor and air
supply pipe get hot and can cause
burns if touched. do not touch
these compressor parts if the unit
has been running within the last 30
minutes.
4. air line and poWer cord
safety. ruptured air lines or severed
electrical cords can blind or electrocute
you. make sure your air hose has a psi
rating that exceeds the maximum psi
of your compressor, is in good condi-
tion, and is long enough to reach your
work without stretching. make sure the
power cord does not come in contact
with sharp or abrasive objects.
5. air nozzle. Compressed air can
break the skin, or enter the blood-
stream through soft tissue, and cause
a stroke or death. never aim an air
nozzle directly at yourself or others.
6. unplug compressor. storing or
leaving a compressor while it is plugged
in can cause fire. if a leak develops, the
compressor may run continuously until
it overheats and catches fire. Always
disconnect a compressor from power,
drain the tank air, and disconnect the
air hose.
there is danger associated with the
use of air compressors. accidents
are frequently caused by lack of
familiarity or failure to pay atten-
tion. use this air compressor with
respect and caution to lessen the
possibility of operator injury. if nor-
mal safety precautions are over-
looked or ignored, serious personal
injury may occur.