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SAFETY
PRESSURE RELEASE (CONT.)
Secure all hose connections by wire, chain or other suitable retaining devices to prevent
tools or hose ends from being accidentally disconnected and expelled.
Open compressor oil filler cap only when compressor is not running and is not pressurized.
Shut down the compressor and bleed the sump (open service valve) pressure to zero before
removing the oil filler cap.
Vent all internal pressure prior to opening any line, fitting, hose, valve, drain plug, connec-
tion or other components such as filters or line oilier, and before attempting to refill optional
air line anti-ice systems with antifreeze compound.
Keep personnel out of line with and away from the discharge opening of hoses or tools or
other points of compressed air discharge.
Do not use air pressures higher than 30 PSIG (207kPa) for cleaning purposes, and then only
with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment per OSHA Standard 29 CFR
1910.242 (b).
Do not engage in horseplay with air hoses, as serious injury or death may result.
FIREAND EXPLOSION
Refuel at a service station or from a fuel tank designed for its intended purpose. If this is not
possible, ground the machine to the dispenser prior to refueling.
Immediately clean up any spills or leaking fuel, battery electrolyte, oil or antifreeze solution.
Shut off the air compressor and allow it to cool. Then keep sparks, flames and other sources
of ignition away and do not permit smoking in the vicinity when adding fuel, when checking
or adding electrolyte to batteries, when checking or adding oil, or when refilling air line anti-
ice systems with antifreeze compound.
Do not permit liquids, including air line anti-ice system antifreeze compound or oil film to
accumulate on bottom covers or on, under or around any external or internal surfaces of the air
compressor. Wipe down using an industrial cleaner or steam clean as required. Do not use
flammable solvents for cleaning purposes.
