Makita MAC5200 owner manual Risk of Air Tank, Bursting, Risk of Attachments, Accessories

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSOWNERS MANUAL

HAZARD	WHAT CAN HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT
	The following conditions could	• Drain the tank DAILY or
	lead to a weakening of the	after each use. If tank
	tank, and	develops a leak, replace it
		immediately with a new
Risk of Air Tank	RESULT IN A VIOLENT TANK	tank or new compressor
Bursting.	EXPLOSION RESULTING IN	unit.
	SERIOUS INJURY TO YOU	• Never drill into, weld, or
	OR OTHERS:	make any modifications to
	• Failure to properly drain	the tank or its attachments.
		Never attempt to repair a
	condensed water from the	damaged or leaking tank.
	tank, causing rust and	Replace with a new tank.
	thinning of the tank wall.
	• Modifications or attempted	• The tank is designed to
		withstand specific operating
	repairs to the tank.	pressures. Never make
	• Unauthorized modifications to	adjustments or parts
		substitutions to alter the
	the pressure switch, safety	factory set operating
	valve, or any other	pressures.
	components, which control
	tank pressure.	• For essential control of air
		pressure, you must install a
		pressure regulator and
		regulated air pressure
		gauge to the air outlet of
		your compressor.
	Exceeding the pressure rating	• Follow the equipment
	of air tools, spray guns, air	manufacturers
	operated accessories, tires	recommendation and never
Risk of Attachments	AND other inflatables can	exceed the maximum
	cause them to explode or fly
and Accessories		allowable pressure rating of
	apart, and could result in	attachments. Never use the
Bursting.	serious injury to you and	compressor to inflate small
	others.	low-pressure objects such
		as children’s toys, footballs,
		basketballs, etc.

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