Warn Industries 75789 Original Instructions Manual - page 2
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As you read these instructions, you will see
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES.
Each message has a specific purpose. WARNINGS are
safety messages that indicate a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided could result in severe
injury or death. CAUTIONS are safety messages that
indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. A
CAUTION may also be used to alert against unsafe
practice. CAUTIONS and WARNINGS identify the
hazard, indicate how to avoid hazard, and advise of
the probable consequence of not avoiding the hazard.
NOTICES are messages to avoid property damage.
NOTES are additional information to help you complete
a procedure. PLEASE WORK SAFELY!
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
W A R N I N G
CHEMICAL AND FIRE HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to severe injury or death.
• Always remove jewelry and wear ANSI Z87.1
approved safety glasses with side shields.
• Always verify area when drilling is clear of
fuel lines, fuel tank, brake lines, electrical
wires, etc.
• Always insulate and protect all exposed
wiring and electrical terminals.
• Never route electrical cables:
- Across any sharp edges.
- Through or near moving parts.
- Near parts that become hot.
• Never lean over battery while making
connections.
• Never operate this unit without a fuse.
• Always replace fuse with the proper type
and rating.
W A R N I N G
• Always operate the compressor in a
well ventilated area free of combustible
materials, gasoline, or vapors.
• Always store flammable material in a
secure location away from compressor.
• Never restrict or block any of the
compressor ventilation openings.
• Never allow the compressor to operate
unattended.
• Never place objects against or on top of
compressor.
RISK OF EXPLOSIONS OR FIRE
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to severe injury or death.
W A R N I N G
RISK TO BREATHING
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to severe injury or death.
• Never use air from compressor to supply
air for human consumption.
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COMPRESSOR GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
C A U T I O N
RISK OF BURNS
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to minor or moderate
injury.
• Never touch any exposed metal parts on
compressor during or immediately after
operation.
• Never reach around protective shrouds or
attempt maintenance until unit has been
allowed to cool.
W A R N I N G
RISK OF BURSTING
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to severe injury or death.
• Always drain intercooler daily or
after each use. If intercooler develops
a leak, replace it immediately with a
new intercooler or replace the entire
compressor.
• Never drill into, weld, or make any
modifications to the intercooler or its
attachments.
• Never make adjustments or parts
substitutions to alter the factory set
operating pressures.
• Never exceed the pressure rating of air
tools, air operated accessories, tires, and
other inflatables.
• Always install a pressure regulator and
pressure gauge to the air outlet (if not
equipped) of your compressor if air control
is necessary.
• Always follow the equipment
manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Never exceed the maximum allowable
pressure rating of attachments.
• Never use compressor to inflate small
low-pressure objects such as children’s
toys, footballs, basketballs, etc.
W A R N I N G
RISK FROM FLYING OBJECTS
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to severe injury or death.
• Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety
glasses with side shields when using the
air compressor.
• Never point any nozzle or sprayer toward
any part of the body or at other people or
animals.
• Always turn the compressor off and bleed
pressure from the air hose and intercooler
before attempting maintenance, attaching
tools, or accessories.