Risk To Breathing (Asphyxiation) - DeWalt D55140 Instruction Manual

• Unattended operation of
this product could result in
personal injury o rproperty
damage. Toreduce t he
risk offire.donotallow the
compressor tooperate
unattended.
• Restricting any of the corn- • Never place objects against or
pressor ventilation openings on top of compressor.
will cause serious overheat- _ Operate compressor in
ing and could cause fire. an open area at least 12"
(30.5 cm) away from any
wall or obstruction that would
restrict the flow of fresh air to
the ventilation openings.
Operate compressor in a
clean, dry well ventilated area.
Do not operate unit indoors or
in any confined area.
• Always 'emaln in attendance
with the product when it is
operating.
- Always turn off and unplug
unit when not in use.
• , DANGER: RiSK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION)
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOWTO PREVENT IT
- The compressed air directly - Air obtained directly from the
from your compressor is not compressor should never be
safe for breathing. The air used to supply air for human
stream may contain carbon consumption. In order to use air
monoxide, toxic vapors, produced by this compressor
or solid particles from the for breathing, suitable filters
air tank. Breathing these and in-line safety equipment
contaminant's can cause must be properly installed. In-
serious injury or death, line filters and safety equipment
used in conjunction with the
compressor must be capable
of treating air to all applicable
local and federal codes prior to
human consumption.
• Sprayed materials such as • Work in an area with good
paint, paint solvents, paint cross ventilation. Read and
remover, insecticides, weed follow the safety instructions
killers, may contain harmful provided on the label or safety
vapors and poisons, data sheets for the materials
you are spraying. Always use
certified safety equipment:
OSHAiMSHAiN IOSH
respiratory protection designed
for use with your specific
application.