Porter-Cable N003568 - Manual (Page 2)

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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 immi-
nently hazardous sit-
uation 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
This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Some dust contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm such as asbestos and lead in lead based paint.
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 con-
tacts within the motor and pres-
sure switch to spark.
• Always operate the compressor in a
well ventilated area free of combustible
materials, gasoline, or solvent vapors.
• If electrical sparks from com-
pressor come into contact with
flammable vapors, they may
ignite, causing fire or explosion.
• If spraying flammable materials, locate
compressor at least 20' (6.1 m) away
from spray area. An additional length of
air hose may be required.
• Store flammable materials in a secure
location away from compressor.