Air compressor safety warnings – Harbor Freight Tools 67698 User Manual

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SKU 67698

use safety guard for Pulleys.

10.

The Air

Compressor Pump Pulley (58), V-belt

(not supplied), and motor pulley (not

supplied) must be covered by a safety

guard (not supplied) covering all moving

elements before operation.
Avoid burns.

11.

The Cylinder (22), Cylinder

Head (6) and Air Outlet components

become very hot during operation. Do

not touch.

Air Compressor safety warnings

Risk of fire or explosion - do not

1.

spray flammable liquid in a confined

area or towards a hot surface. spray

area must be well-ventilated. do not

smoke while spraying or spray where

spark or flame is present. Arcing

parts - keep compressor at least 20

feet away from explosive vapors,

such as when spraying with a spray

gun.
risk of bursting - do not adjust

2.

regulator higher than marked

maximum pressure of attachment.
risk of injury - do not direct air

3.

stream at people or animals.
do not use to supply breathing air.

4.

do not leave compressor unattended

5.

for an extended period while plugged

in. unplug compressor after working.
keep compressor well-ventilated. do

6.

not cover compressor during use.
Drain Compressor Tank daily and after

7.

use. Internal rust causes tank failure

and explosion.
Add correct amount of compressor

8.

oil before first use and every use.

Operating with low or no oil causes

permanent damage and voids warranty.

Do not remove the valve cover or adjust

9.

internal components.
Compressor head gets hot during

10.

operation. Do not touch it or allow

children nearby during or immediately

following operation.
Do not use the air hose to move the

11.

compressor.
Release the pressure in the storage tank

12.

before moving.
The use of accessories or attachments

13.

not recommended by the manufacturer

may result in a risk of injury to persons.
All air line components, including hoses,

14.

pipe, connectors, filters, etc., must be

rated for a minimum working pressure

of 150 PSI, or 150% of the maximum

system pressure, whichever is greater.
USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD IS NOT

15.

RECOMMENDED. If you choose to

use an extension cord, use the following

guidelines:

reCommended minimum wire

gAuge For eXTension Cords

(120 VolT)

nAmePlATe

AmPeres

(at full load)

eXTension Cord

lengTH

25’

50’ 100’ 150’

0 – 6

18

16

16

14

6.1 – 10

18

16

do not use.

10.1 – 12

16

16

do not use.

12.1 – 16

14

12

do not use.

TAble A

Make sure your extension cord is in

a.

good condition.
Be sure to use an extension cord

b.

which is heavy enough to carry the

current your product will draw. An

undersized cord will cause a drop in line

voltage resulting in loss of power and

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