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COMPRESSED AIR can injure or kill.
l Before working on compressed air system, turn off
and lockout/tagout unit, release pressure, and be
sure air pressure cannot be accidentally applied.
l Relieve pressure before disconnecting or connect-
ing air lines.
l Check compressed air system components and all
connections and hoses for damage, leaks, and
wear before operating unit.
l Do not direct air stream toward self or others.
l Wear protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing pro-
tection, leather gloves, heavy shirt and trousers, high shoes, and a
cap when working on compressed air system.
l Use soapy water or an ultrasonic detector to search for leaks —
never use bare hands. Do not use equipment if leaks are found.
l Reinstall doors, panels, covers, or guards when servicing is fin-
ished and before starting unit.
l If ANY air is injected into the skin or body seek medical help
immediately.
BREATHING COMPRESSED AIR can
injure or kill.
l Do not use compressed air for breathing.
l Use only for cutting, gouging, and tools.
TRAPPED AIR PRESSURE AND
WHIPPING HOSES can injure.
l Release air pressure from tools and system before
servicing, adding or changing attachments, or
opening compressor oil drain or oil fill cap.
READ INSTRUCTIONS.
l Read and follow all labels and the Owner’s Manual
carefully before installing, operating, or servicing
unit. Read the safety information at the beginning
of the manual and in each section.
l Use only genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer.
l Perform installation, maintenance, and service according to the
Owner’s Manuals, industry standards, and national, state, and lo-
cal codes.
H.F. RADIATION can cause
interference.
l High-frequency (H.F.) can interfere with radio navi-
gation, safety services, computers, and communi-
cations equipment.
l Have only qualified persons familiar with electronic equipment per-
form this installation.
l The user is responsible for having a qualified electrician promptly
correct any interference problem resulting from the installation.
l If notified by the FCC about interference, stop using the equipment
at once.
l Have the installation regularly checked and maintained.
l Keep high-frequency source doors and panels tightly shut, keep
spark gaps at correct setting, and use grounding and shielding to
minimize the possibility of interference.
ARC WELDING AND PLASMA
CUTTING can cause interference.
l Electromagnetic energy can interfere with sensitive
electronic equipment such as microprocessors,
computers, and computer-driven equipment such
as robots.
l Be sure all equipment in the welding area is electromagnetically
compatible.
l To reduce possible interference, keep weld cables as short as
possible, close together, and down low, such as on the floor.
l Locate welding or cutting operation 100 meters from any sensitive
electronic equipment.
l Be sure this welding machine or plasma cutter is installed and
grounded according to this manual.
l If interference still occurs, the user must take extra measures such
as moving the welding or cutting machine, using shielded cables,
using line filters, or shielding the work area.
1-5. California Proposition 65 Warnings
WARNING – This product can expose you to chemicals in-
cluding lead, which are known to the state of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
1-6. Principal Safety Standards
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard
Z49.1, is available as a free download from the American Welding So-
ciety at http://www. aws. org or purchased from Global Engineering
Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: www.global.ihs.com).
Safe Practices for the Preparation of Containers and Piping for Weld-
ing and Cutting, American Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1, from
Global Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website:
www.global.ihs.com).
Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting Containers that have Held
Combustibles, American Welding Society Standard AWS A6.0, from
Global Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website:
www.global.ihs.com).
National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, from National Fire Pro-
tection Association, Quincy, MA 02169 (phone: 1-800-344-3555, web-
site: www.nfpa.org and www.sparky.org).
Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-
1, from Compressed Gas Association, 14501 George Carter Way,
Suite 103, Chantilly, VA 20151 (phone: 703-788-2700, website: www.
cganet.com).
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, CSA Standard
W117.2, from Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales,
5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W
5NS (phone: 800-463-6727, website: www.csagroup.org).
Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Pro-
tection, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards In-
stitute, 25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036 (phone: 212-642-
4900, website: www.ansi.org).
Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot
Work, NFPA Standard 51B, from National Fire Protection Association,
Quincy, MA 02169 (phone: 1-800-344-3555, website: www.nfpa.org).
OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Indus-
try, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910.177 Sub-
part N, Part 1910 Subpart Q, and Part 1926, Subpart J, from U. S.
Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box
371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954 (phone: 1-866-512-1800) (there
are 10 OSHA Regional Offices—phone for Region 5, Chicago, is 312-
353-2220, website: www.osha.gov).
Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, The Na-
tional Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 1600 Clif-
ton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027 (phone: 1-800-232-4636, website:
www.cdc.gov/NIOSH).