John Deere AC1-5GS - Manual (Page 4)

4 John Deere Hand Carry Gasoline Air Compressor Manual
POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCE PREVENTION
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE OBSERVED, INCLUDING
THE FOLLOWING. READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE USING AIR COMPRESSOR
RISK OF
EXPLOSION OR FIRE
Serious injury or death may occur
from normal sparks in the engine
ignition system or engine exhaust/
muffler.
Injury or death may occur as a
result of improper fueling.
Serious injury may occur if any air
compressor ventilation openings
are restricted, causing the air
compressor to overheat and start
a fire.
Always operate air compressor
in a well ventilated area free of
flammable vapors, combustible
dust, gases or other combustible
materials.
DO NOT SMOKE if spraying
flammable material. Locate the air
compressor at least 20 feet away
from the spray area.
Do not smoke while filling engine
fuel tank.
Never fill the engine fuel tank
while the engine is running or
hot. Allow the engine to cool two
minutes before refueling.
Do not refuel indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area.
Always refuel slowly to avoid the
possibility of spilled fuel which
may cause a risk of fire.
Do not operate the unit if
gasoline is spilled. Wipe the air
compressor clean and move it
away from the spill. Avoid starting
until the gasoline has evaporated.
Do not store the air compressor
near an open flame or any
equipment such as a stove,
furnace, water heater, etc. which
utilizes a pilot light or sparking
device.
A spark arrester must be added
to the muffler of this engine if it is
to be used on any forest covered,
brush covered or grass covered
unimproved land. The arrester
must be maintained in effective
working order by the operator.
Never place objects against or on
top of air compressor. Operate
air compressor at least 12 inches
away from any wall or obstruction
that would restrict proper
ventilation.
HAZARD