DeWalt DWFP55130 instruction manual Hazard

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•	Unattended operation of		• Always remain in attendance
	this product could result in		with the product when it is
	personal injury or property		operating.
	damage. To reduce the		• Always turn off and unplug
	risk of fire, do not allow		unit when not in use.
	the compressor to operate
	unattended.
		HAZARD
		DANGER: RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION)
	WHAT CAN HAPPEN		HOW TO PREVENT IT
• The compressed air directly			• Never use air obtained directly
	from your compressor is not		from the compressor to supply
	safe for breathing. The air		air for human consumption.
	stream may contain carbon		The compressor is not
	monoxide, toxic vapors,		equipped with suitable filters
	or solid particles from the		and in-line safety equipment
	air tank. Breathing these		for human consumption.
	contaminants can cause
	serious injury or death.
•	Exposure to chemicals		• Work in an area with good
	in dust created by		cross ventilation. Read and
	power sanding, sawing,		follow the safety instructions
	grinding, drilling, and other		provided on the label or safety
	construction activities may		data sheets for the materials
	be harmful.		you are spraying. Always use
• Sprayed materials such as			certified safety equipment:
	paint, paint solvents, paint		NIOSH/OSHA respiratory
	remover, insecticides, weed		protection or properly fitting
	killers, may contain harmful		face mask designed for use
	vapors and poisons.		with your specific application.

HAZARD

WARNING: RISK OF BURSTING

Air Tank: On February 26, 2002, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published Release # 02-108 concerning air compressor tank safety:

Air compressor receiver tanks do not have an infinite life. Tank life is dependent upon several factors, some of which include operating conditions, ambient conditions, proper installations, field modifications, and the level of maintenance. The exact effect of these factors on air receiver life is difficult to predict.

If proper maintenance procedures are not followed, internal corrosion to the inner wall of the air receiver tank can cause the air tank to unexpectedly rupture allowing pressurized air to suddenly and forcefully escape, posing risk of injury to consumers.

Your compressor air tank must be removed from service by the end of the year shown on your tank warning label.

The following conditions could lead to a weakening of the air tank, and result in a violent air tank explosion:

WHAT CAN HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Failure to properly drain	• Drain air tank daily or after
condensed water from	each use. If air tank develops
air tank, causing rust and	a leak, replace it immediately
thinning of the steel air tank.	with a new air tank or replace
	the entire compressor.

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