RIDGID GP90150A - Manual (Page 3)

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Safety Instructions
This manual contains information that is
very important to know and understand.
This information is provided for SAFETY
and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROB-
LEMS. To help recognize this informa-
tion, observe the following symbols.
Safety Signal Words
Danger indicates an imminently haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.
Warning indicates a potentially haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD result in death or serious injury.
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided,
MAY
result in minor or moderate injury.
Notice indicates important information,
that if not followed, may cause damage
to equipment.
Since the air compressor and other com-
ponents (pump, spray guns, filters, lubri-
cators, hoses, etc.) used make up a high
pressure pumping system, the following
safety precautions must be observed at
all times:
1. Read all manuals includ-
ed with this product care-
fully. Be thoroughly famil-
iar with the controls and
the proper use of the equipment.
2. Follow all local safety codes as well
as the United States Occupational
Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
3. Only persons well acquainted with
these rules of safe operation should
be allowed to use the compressor.
4. Keep visitors away and NEVER allow
children in the work area.
5. Wear safety glasses
(meeting ANSI Z87.1 or
in Canada CSA Z94.3-99)
and use hearing protec-
tion when operating the
pump or unit. Everyday glasses are
not safety glasses.
6. Do not stand on or use the pump or
unit as a handhold.
7. Before each use, inspect compressed
air system, fuel system and electrical
components for signs of damage,
deterioration, weakness or leakage.
Repair or replace defective items
before using.
8. Check all fasteners at frequent inter-
vals for proper tightness.
9. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry
that will get caught in the moving
parts of the unit.
Before Using the Air Compressor
MANUAL
Never operate
compressor without a
beltguard. Com-pressors can
start automatically without
warning. Personal injury or
property damage could occur
from contact with moving parts.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
This product or its power cord
may contain chemicals,
including lead, known to the
State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.