WEN 22020 2 Gallon Oil Free Air Compressor - Manual (Page 4)

General Instructions for All Power Tools
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS!!!
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
W
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G
ORK AREA
• Keep your work area clear and well lit. Cluttered work surfaces and dark areas invite
accidents.
• Keep people not involved in the work, especially children away from the work area while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control of the tool.
• Do not operate power tools in an unsafe environment such as explosive atmosphere,
flammable liquids, gases and dust. A spark created by a power tool may ignite the fumes or
dust.
LECTRICAL SAFETY
• Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adapter plug. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to
whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the tool should electrically malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as radiators, pipes, ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electrical shock if your body is grounded.
• Do not operate power tools in the rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool
increases the risk of electrical shock.
• Do not stress the power cord. Never carry the power tool by the cord or disconnect the plug
from the receptacle by yanking on the cord. Keep cord away from sharp edges, heat, solvents
and oil. Replace damaged cord immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electrical
shock.
• Use outdoor extension cords when operating the power tool outside. Outdoor power cords are
marked “W-A” or “W” and are rated for outdoor use. These cords reduce the risk of
electrical shock.
ROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
z Your compressor has a grounded, three-prong plug. If using an extension cord, it must be a
three-prong type. You must connect to a three-prong receptacle only. The third prong is for
grounding; do not remove or disable the third prong, as this will create an unsafe condition.
z Common household current is 110-120 volts. As long as your compressor is rated from 110-
120 volts, there will be no complications in using power from a household receptacle. Never
try to plug a tool designed for 110-120 Volts into a 220-240 Volt receptacle. 220V plugs and
outlets are shaped differently to prevent this.
z Only use rounded jacket extension cords, preferably listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories
(UL)
z Make sure the cord is rated for outdoor use, even if your application is indoors. Outdoor use
cords have the letters “WA” on the cord jacket.
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