Porter-Cable N003568 Air Compressor User Manual


 
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• Restrictinganyofthecompres-
sor ventilation openings will
cause serious overheating and
could cause fire.
• Neverplaceobjectsagainstorontopof
compressor.
• Operatecompressorinanopenareaat
least 12" (30.5 cm) away from any wall
or obstruction that would restrict the
flow of fresh air to the ventilation open-
ings.
• Operatecompressorinaclean,drywell
ventilated area. Do not operate unit in
any confined area. Store indoors.
• Unattendedoperationofthis
product could result in personal
injuryorpropertydamage.To
reduce the risk of fire, do not
allow the compressor to oper-
ate unattended.
• Alwaysremaininattendancewiththe
product when it is operating.
• Alwaysturnoffandunplugunitwhen
not in use.
HAZARD
RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION)
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Thecompressedairdirectly
from your compressor is not
safe for breathing. The air
stream may contain carbon
monoxide, toxic vapors, or
solid particles from the air tank.
Breathing these contaminants
cancauseseriousinjuryor
death.
• Airobtaineddirectlyfromthecompres-
sor should never be used to supply air
for human consumption. In order to
use air produced by this compressor
for breathing, suitable filters and in-line
safety equipment must be properly
installed. In-line filters and safety equip-
mentusedinconjunctionwiththecom-
pressor must be capable of treating air
to all applicable local and federal codes
prior to human consumption.
• Sprayedmaterialssuchas
paint, paint solvents, paint
remover, insecticides, weed kill-
ers, may contain harmful vapors
and poisons.
• Workinanareawithgoodcrossventila-
tion. Read and follow the safety instruc-
tions provided on the label or safety
data sheets for the materials you are
spraying. Always use certified safety
equipment: OSHA/MSHA/NIOSH respi-
ratory protection designed for use with
your specific application.
• Somedustcreatedbypower
tools may contain harmful
chemicals.
• Toreduceyourexposuretothese
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area
and al ways wear OSHA/MSHA/NIOSH
approved, properly fit ting face mask or
res pi ra tor when us ing such tools.