Bosch CGT8-65W Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 5

SAFETy RULES FOR GASOLINE POwEREd COMPRESSORS
read and understand all instructions in engine
operation manual.
Before starting operating compressor, exam-
ine the fuel tank for signs of damage or leaks.
If the fuel tank appears to be damaged, stop us-
ing it immediately and contact your local BOSCH
service center. There is a risk of fire from spilled
fuel.
Always turn off the engine when not in use
and before moving compressor. Stopping the
engine prevents unintentional starting of the com-
pressor.
Stop engine before servicing compressor. Re-
move spark plug cap and vent compressed air
before inspecting, servicing, cleaning compressor
to prevent unintentional starting of the compres-
sor.
During normal operation observe the opera-
tion of the compressor. The engine should cy-
cle between high and low speed. If compressor
does not cycle have the compressor serviced by
an authorized BOSCH service center. The com-
pressor has a pilot valve that controls engine
speed and tank pressure. There is a risk of burst-
ing if the pilot valve is not functioning correctly.
Do not store a gasoline powered compressor
near any equipment that uses a pilot light or
has sparking components such as switches.
There is a potential for fire, if gasoline vapors are
ignited.
Do not start or operate compressor in an en-
closed area. Do not inhale engine exhaust.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poi-
sonous colorless odorless gas.
Do not operate this compressor in forest cov-
ered, brush covered or unimproved grasslands
without installing a spark arresting muffler.
Spark arresting mufflers reduce the possibility of
a fire caused by the engine. A spark arresting
muffler must be maintained by the operator.
Allow the compressor to cool at least two min-
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
utes before attempting to refuel. Hot compo-
nents could cause a fire if gasoline is spilled on
them.
When refueling, pour fuel slowly and maintain
control to avoid spilling fuel. Spilled fuel in-
creases the risk of fire.
DO NOT SMOke while refueling the compres-
sor.
Do not refuel the compressor indoors.
line vapors are harmful to breathe.
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full; leave 1/4
in. (0.7 cm) head space. This space allows room
for the fuel to expand without overflowing the tank
and increasing the risk of fire.
Do not operate the compressor if fuel is spilled.
Clean up spilled fuel, move compressor away
from spill area. Do not start compressor until
all fuel has evaporated off of compressor sur-
faces. Spilled fuel increases the risk of fire.
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals know to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction activi-
ties contains chemicals known to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic par-
ticles.
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