General safety, Portable air compressors – Campbell Hausfeld IN628602AV User Manual

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Portable Air Compressors

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General Safety

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

This product or

its power cord may

contain chemicals, including lead, known
to the State of california to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. wash hands after handling.

You can

create

dust when you cut, sand,
drill or grind materials
such as wood, paint, metal,
concrete, cement, or other masonry. This
dust often contains chemicals known
to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. wear protective gear.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Air compressors are utilized in a variety
of air system applications. Because air
compressors and other components
(material pump, spray gun, filters,
lubrications, hoses, etc.) used make up
a high pressure pumping system, the
following safety precautions should be
observed at all times. Only persons well
acquainted with these rules of safe
operation should be allowed to use the
air compressor.

All electrical work

should be done

by a qualified (licensed or certified)
electrician. on a properly wired circuit,
the black wires supply a voltage
potential even when the unit is off.

1. Read instruction manuals for

each component carefully,
before attempting to assemble,
disassemble or operate your
particular system.

2. Wear safety glasses and

use hearing protection
when operating the
pump or unit.

3. Do not stand on or use the pump or

unit as a handhold.

4. Do not exceed pressure rating of

any component in system.

5. Protect material lines and air lines

from damage or puncture. Keep
hose and power cable away from
sharp objects, chemical spills, oil,
solvents, and wet floors.

6. Never point a spray gun at oneself

or any other person. Accidental
discharge may result in serious injury.

7. Check hoses for weak or worn

condition, before each use, making
certain all connections are secure;
do not use if deficiency is found.
Notify an authorized service facility
for examination or repair.

Do not run

unattended. leaving

compressor in oN position may allow it to
turn on inadvertently. To prevent this and
possible damage from power surge, turn
to oFF position after each use.

8. Release all pressures within system

slowly; dust and debris may be
harmful.

Keep

fingers

away from a running
compressor; fast moving
and hot parts will cause
injury and/or burns.

Disconnect power

and depressurize

system before servicing air compressor!

9. Follow all local electrical and safety

codes, as well as the National Electrical
Code (NEC) and the Occupational
Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

10. Wiring and fuses should follow

electrical codes, current capacity, and
be properly grounded.

11. Electric motors must be securely and

adequately grounded. See grounding
instructions and extension cord
information, in this manual.

12. Always disconnect power source

before working on or near a motor, or
its connected load. If power disconnect
point is out-of-sight, lock it in the
open position and tag to prevent
unexpected application of power.

13. Guard all moving parts; keep

visitors away. Never allow children
in work area.

14. Use only a properly grounded

outlet that will accept a three
pronged plug, and wear shoes to
prevent shock hazards.

Be

careful

when touching exterior of
operating motor; it may be
hot enough to cause injury.
compressor parts may be hot even if the
unit is stopped.

15. Protect power cable from coming in

contact with sharp objects.

16. Clean electrical or electronic

equipment with an approved cleaning
agent, such as dry, nonflammable
cleaning solvent.

Motors,

electrical

equipment and controls can
cause electrical arcs that
will ignite a flammable gas
or vapor. Never operate or repair the
unit near a flammable gas or vapor.
Never store flammable liquids or gases
in the vicinity of the compressor.

17. To reduce fire hazard,

keep engine/motor
exterior free of oil,
solvent, or grease.

18. To avoid spontaneous combustion,

discard waste rags into approved
metal waste cans.

19. NEVER reset safety valve or pressure

switch. Keep safety valve free from
paint and other accumulations. This
provides safety against over pressure.

Never remove or

attempt to adjust

safety valve. Keep safety valve free
from paint and other accumulations.

20. Do regular maintenance; keep all

nuts, bolts, and screws tight, to be
sure equipment is in safe working
condition .

21. Keep cleaning rags and other

flammable waste materials in a tightly
closed metal container and dispose of
later in the proper fashion.

22. Drain tanks of moisture after each

day’s use. If unit will not be used for
a while, it is best to leave drain cock
open until such time as it is to be used.
This will allow moisture to completely
drain out and help prevent corrosion
of inside of tank.

23. Inspect tank yearly for rust, pin holes

or any other imperfections that could
cause it to become unsafe. NEVER
weld or drill holes in air tank.

Never attempt

to repair or modify

a tank! welding, drilling or any other
modification will weaken the tank resulting
in damage from rupture or explosion.
Always replace worn or damaged tanks.

Drain liquid from

tank daily.

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