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 •  Unattended operation of

this product could result in 

personal injury or property

damage. To reduce the 

risk of fire, do not allow the 

compressor to operate unat-

tended.

 •  Always remain in attendance

with the product when it is 

operating.

 •  Always turn off and unplug

unit when not in use.

•  The compressed air directly

from your compressor is not 

safe for breathing. The air 

stream may contain carbon 

monoxide, toxic vapors, 

or solid particles from the 

air tank. Breathing these 

contaminants can cause 

serious injury or death.

•  Never use air obtained directly

from the compressor to supply 

air for human consumption. 

The compressor is not 

equipped with suitable filters 

and in-line safety equipment 

for human consumption. 

•  Exposure to chemicals

in dust created by 

power sanding, sawing, 

grinding, drilling, and other 

construction activities may 

be harmful.

•  Sprayed materials such as

paint, paint solvents, paint 

remover, insecticides, weed 

killers, may contain harmful 

vapors and poisons.

•  Work in an area with good

cross ventilation. Read and 

follow the safety instructions 

provided on the label or 

safety data sheets for the 

materials you are spraying. 

Always use certified safety 

equipment: NIOSH/OSHA 

respiratory protection or 

properly fit ting face mask 

designed for use with your 

specific application.

Air  tank:  On  February  26,  2002,  the  U.S.  Consumer  Product 

Safety  Commission  published  Release  #  02-108  concerning  air 

compressor tank safety:
Air compressor receiver tanks do not have an infinite life. Tank life 

is dependent upon several factors, some of which include operat-

ing conditions, ambient conditions, proper installations, field modi-

fications, and the level of maintenance. The exact effect of these 

factors on air receiver life is difficult to predict.
If proper maintenance procedures are not followed, internal corro-

sion to the inner wall of the air receiver tank can cause the air tank 

to unexpectedly rupture allowing pressurized air to suddenly and 

forcefully escape, posing risk of injury to consumers.
Your  compressor  air  tank  must  be  removed  from  service  by  the 

end of the year shown on your tank warning label.
The following conditions could lead to a weakening of the air tank, 

and result in a violent air tank explosion: