DeWalt D55690 Air Compressor User Manual


 
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WARNING: RISK FROM FLYING OBJECTS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• 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, resulting in
property damage or personal
injury.
• Always wear certified safety
equipment: ANSI Z87.1 eye
protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3)
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 air tank before
attempting maintenance,
attaching tools or accessories.
WARNING: RISK OF HOT SURFACES
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Touchingexposedmetalsuch
as the compressor head,
engine head, engine exhaust
or outlet tubes, can result in
serious burns.
• Nevertouchanyexposed
metal parts on compressor
during or immediately after
operation. Compressor will
remain hot for several minutes
after operation
• Donotreacharound
protective shrouds or attempt
maintenance until unit has
been allowed to cool.
WARNING: RISK FROM MOVING PARTS
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Theenginecanstart
accidentally if the flywheel is
turned by hand or moved by
pulling on the starter rope.
• Alwaysdisconnectthespark
plug and bleed pressure from
the air tank before performing
maintenance.