
Safety Operation & Maintenance Manual
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operation and maintenance manual shipped
from the factory with this machine.
Never operate the engine of this machine
inside a building without adequate
ventilation. Avoid breathing exhaust fumes
whenworkingonornearthemachine.Donot
alter or modify this machine.
A battery contains sulfuric acid and can give
off gases which are corrosive and potentially
explosive. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and
clothing. In case of contact, flush area
immediately with water.
Exercise extreme caution when using
booster battery. To jump battery, connect
ends of one booster cable to the positive (+)
terminal of each battery. Connect one end of
other cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
booster battery and other end to a ground
connection away from dead battery (to avoid
a spark occurring near any explosive gases
that may be present). After starting unit,
always disconnect cables in reverse order.
This machine may include such materials as
oil, diesel fuel, antifreeze, brake fluid, oil/air
filtersandbatterieswhichmayrequireproper
disposal when performing maintenance and
service tasks. Contact local authorities for
proper disposal of these materials.
HighPressureAircancauseseriousinjuryor
death. Relieve pressure before removing
filler plugs/caps, fittings or covers.
Air pressure can remain trapped in air supply
line which can result in serious injury or
death. Always carefully vent air supply line at
tool or vent valve before performing any
service.
This machine produces loud noise with the
doors open or service valve vented.
Extended exposure to loud noise can cause
hearingloss.Alwayswearhearingprotection
when doors are open or service valve is
vented.
Never inspect or service unit without first
disconnecting battery cable(s) to prevent
accidental starting.
Do not remove the pressure cap from a HOT
radiator. Allow radiator to cool down before
removing pressure cap.
Do not use petroleum products (solvents or
fuels) under high pressure as this can
penetrate the skin and result in serious
illness. Wear eye protection while cleaning
unit with compressed air to prevent debris
from injuring eye(s).
Disconnected air hoses whip and can cause
serious injury or death. Always attach a
safety flow restrictor to each hose at the
sourceofsupplyorbranchlineinaccordance
with OSHA Regulation 29CFR Section
1926.302(b).
Hot pressurized fluid can cause serious
burns. Do not open radiator while hot.
Rotating fan blade can cause serious injury.
Do not operate without guard in place.
Use care to avoid contacting hot surfaces
(engine exhaust manifold and piping, air
receiver and air discharge piping, etc.).
Ether is an extremely volatile, highly
flammable gas. USE SPARINGLY! Do NOT
use ETHER if unit has GLOW Plug starting
aid. Engine damage will result.
Never allow the unit to sit stopped with
pressure in the receiver-separator system.
As a precaution, open the manual blowdown
valve.
Never operate unit with guards, covers or
screens removed. Keep hands, hair,
clothing, tools, blow gun tips, etc. well away
from moving parts.
Make sure wheels, tires and tow bar
connectors are in safe operating condition
and tow bar is properly connected before
towing.
Wheneverthemachine is stopped, air will flow
backintothecompressorsystemfromdevices
orsystemsdownstreamofthemachineunless
the service valve is closed. Install a check
valve at the machine service valve to prevent
reverse flow in the event of an unexpected
shutdown when the service valve is open.