Operation - RIDGID GP80150RTB Operator's Manual

OPERATION

DANGER:
Carbon Monoxide. Using a gas-powered air
compressor indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Engine exhaust contains high levels of carbon
monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see
or smell. If you can smell the engine exhaust, you
are breathing CO. But even if you cannot smell the
exhaust, you could be breathing CO.
 Never use a gas-powered air compressor
inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, or other
partly enclosed areas. Deadly levels of carbon
monoxide can build up in these areas. Using a
fan or opening windows and doors does NOT
supply enough fresh air.
 ONLY use gas-powered air compressors
outdoors and far away from open windows,
doors, and vents. These openings can pull in
engine exhaust.
Even when you use a gas-powered air compressor
correctly, CO may leak into the home. ALWAYS use
a battery-powered or battery-backup CO alarm in
the home.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the air
compressor has been running, move to fresh air
RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You could have carbon
monoxide poisoning.
DANGER:
Do not disassemble pressure unloader, tank drain
valves or safety relief valve with air in tank — bleed
tanks.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Never direct a jet of compressed air toward people
or animals. Take care not to blow dust and dirt
towards yourself or others. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not attach any tools to the open end of the hose
until start-up has been completed.
NOTICE:
Do not use in an environment that is dusty or
otherwise contaminated. Using the air compressor
in this type of environment may cause damage to
the unit.
NOTICE:
This product is equipped with a spark arrestor that
has been evaluated by the USDA Forest Service;
however, product users must comply with Federal,
State, and local fire prevention regulations. Check
with appropriate authorities. Contact customer
service or a qualified service center to purchase a
replacement spark arrestor.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for
damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws,
nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners
and caps and do not operate this product until all
missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please
contact customer service or a qualified service
center for assistance.
APPLICATIONS
Air compressors are utilized in a variety of air system
applications. Match hoses, connectors, air tools, and
accessories to the capabilities of the air compressor.
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Operating some air-powered tools
 Operating air accessories such as air nozzles and tire
inflators
 Operating some air-powered paint spraying products
RAISING AND LOWERING THE HANDLE
See Figure 5, page 25.
 To raise the handle (for moving the air compressor): pull
the handle up until the handle release knob snaps into
locking position and insert the handle lock pin to secure
the handle in place.
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