Air compressor safety warnings – Harbor Freight Tools 67698 User Manual
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SKU 67698
use safety guard for Pulleys.
10.
The Air
Compressor Pump Pulley (58), V-belt
(not supplied), and motor pulley (not
supplied) must be covered by a safety
guard (not supplied) covering all moving
elements before operation.
Avoid burns.
11.
The Cylinder (22), Cylinder
Head (6) and Air Outlet components
become very hot during operation. Do
not touch.
Air Compressor safety warnings
Risk of fire or explosion - do not
1.
spray flammable liquid in a confined
area or towards a hot surface. spray
area must be well-ventilated. do not
smoke while spraying or spray where
spark or flame is present. Arcing
parts - keep compressor at least 20
feet away from explosive vapors,
such as when spraying with a spray
gun.
risk of bursting - do not adjust
2.
regulator higher than marked
maximum pressure of attachment.
risk of injury - do not direct air
3.
stream at people or animals.
do not use to supply breathing air.
4.
do not leave compressor unattended
5.
for an extended period while plugged
in. unplug compressor after working.
keep compressor well-ventilated. do
6.
not cover compressor during use.
Drain Compressor Tank daily and after
7.
use. Internal rust causes tank failure
and explosion.
Add correct amount of compressor
8.
oil before first use and every use.
Operating with low or no oil causes
permanent damage and voids warranty.
Do not remove the valve cover or adjust
9.
internal components.
Compressor head gets hot during
10.
operation. Do not touch it or allow
children nearby during or immediately
following operation.
Do not use the air hose to move the
11.
compressor.
Release the pressure in the storage tank
12.
before moving.
The use of accessories or attachments
13.
not recommended by the manufacturer
may result in a risk of injury to persons.
All air line components, including hoses,
14.
pipe, connectors, filters, etc., must be
rated for a minimum working pressure
of 150 PSI, or 150% of the maximum
system pressure, whichever is greater.
USE OF AN EXTENSION CORD IS NOT
15.
RECOMMENDED. If you choose to
use an extension cord, use the following
guidelines:
reCommended minimum wire
gAuge For eXTension Cords
(120 VolT)
nAmePlATe
AmPeres
(at full load)
eXTension Cord
lengTH
25’
50’ 100’ 150’
0 – 6
18
16
16
14
6.1 – 10
18
16
do not use.
10.1 – 12
16
16
do not use.
12.1 – 16
14
12
do not use.
TAble A
Make sure your extension cord is in
a.
good condition.
Be sure to use an extension cord
b.
which is heavy enough to carry the
current your product will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and