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Hazard – Porter-Cable CPL55GH8W User Manual

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HOW TO PREVENT IT

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

WARNING: Risk to Breathing

HAZARD

The compressed air directly from your
compressor is not safe for breathing.
The air stream may contain carbon
monoxide, toxic vapors, or solid parti-
cles
from the tank. Breathing these cont-
aminant's can cause serious injury or
death
.

Sprayed materials such as paint, paint
solvents, paint remover, insecticides,
weed killers, may contain harmful vapors
and poisons.

Air obtained directly from the compressor
should never be used to supply air for
human consumption.
In order to use air
produced by this compressor for breath-
ing, suitable filters and in-line safety
equipment must be properly installed.
In-line filters and safety equipment used
in conjunction with the compressor must
be capable of treating air to all applica-
ble local and federal codes prior to
human consumption.

Work in an area with good cross venti-
lation.
Read and follow the safety
instructions
provided on the label or
safety data sheets for the materials you
are spraying. Use a NIOSH/ MSHA
approved respirator
designed for use
with your specific application.

WARNING: Risk from Flying Objects

HOW TO PREVENT IT

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

The compressed air stream can cause
soft tissue damage
to exposed skin and
can propel
dirt, chips, loose particles,
and small objects at high speed, result-
ing in property damage or personal injury.

Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety
glasses with side shields
when using the
compressor.

Never point any nozzle or sprayer
toward
any part of the body or at other
people or animals.

Always turn the compressor off and
bleed pressure
from the air hose and tank
before attempting maintenance, attaching
tools or accessories.

HAZARD

Breathing exhaust fumes from engines
will cause serious injury or death.

Always operate air compressor outside
in a clean, well ventilated area.
Avoid
enclosed areas such as garages, base-
ments, storage sheds, which lack a steady
exchange or air. Keep children, pets and
others away from area of operation.