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HAZARD
Risk of Bursting
Air Tank: The following conditions could lead to a weakening of the tank, and result in a violent tank explosion and could cause property damage or serious injury.
| What Could Happen | How To Prevent It |
1. | Failure to properly drain condensed | Drain tank daily or after each use. If tank |
| water from tank, causing rust and | develops a leak, replace it immediately with a |
| thinning of the steel tank. | new tank or replace the entire compressor. |
2. | Modifications or attempted repairs to | Never drill into, weld, or make any |
| the tank. | modifications to the tank or its attachments. |
3.Unauthorized modifications to the unloader valve, safety valve, or any other components which control tank pressure.
4. Excessive vibration can weaken the | The tank is designed to withstand specific | |
air tank and cause rupture or | operating pressures. Never make | |
adjustments or parts substitutions to alter | ||
explosion | ||
the factory set operating pressures. | ||
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ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES: | For essential control of air pressure, you must | |
Exceeding the pressure rating of air tools, | install a pressure regulator and pressure | |
spray guns, air operated accessories, tires, | gauge to the air outlet (if not equipped) of | |
and other inflatables can cause them to | your compressor. Follow the equipment | |
explode or fly apart, and could result in | manufacturers recommendation and never | |
serious injury. | exceed the maximum allowable pressure | |
| rating of attachments. |
HAZARD
Risk from Flying Objects
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The compressed air stream can cause soft tissue damage to exposed skin and can propel dirt, chips, loose particles, and small objects at high speed, resulting in property damage or personal injury.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses with side shields when using the 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 tank before attempting maintenance, attaching tools or accessories.
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