Porter-Cable 1000002853 - Manual (Page 2)

2 - ENG 1000002853
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and under-
stand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the
symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
Indicates an
imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Used without the
safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may
result in
property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some example of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, al
ways wear
OSHA/MSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fit ting face mask or res pi ra tor when
us ing such tools.
When using air tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of personal injury.
This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Do not operate this unit until you read and
understand this instruction manual for safety,
operation and maintenance instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HAZARD
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• It is normal for electrical
contacts within the motor and
pressure switch to spark. • Always operate the compressor
in a well ventilated area free
of combustible materials,
gasoline, or solvent vapors.