Exposure to chemicals in dust cre- ated by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other con- struction activities may be harmful. Sprayed materials such as paint, paint solvents, paint remover, insec- ticides, weed killers, may contain harmful vapors and poisons.
2Work in an area with good cross ventilation. Read and follow the
safety instructions provided on the label or safety data sheets for the materials you are spraying. Always use certified safety equipment: NIOSH/OSHA respiratory protec- tion or properly fitting face mask designed for use with your specific application.
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Air Tank: On February 26, 2002, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission published Release #
Air compressor receiver tanks do not have an infinite life. Tank life is dependent upon several factors, some of which include operating conditions, ambient con- ditions, 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
1Failure to properly drain condensed water from air tank, causing rust and thinning of the steel air tank.
Modifications or attempted repairs to the air tank.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Drain air tank daily or after each use. If air tank develops a leak, replace it immediately with a new air tank or replace the entire corn pressor.
Never drill into, weld, or make any modifications to the air tank or its
attachments. Never attempt to repair a damaged or leaking air tank. Replace with a new air tank.
Unauthorized | modifications | to | 3 | The air tank is designed to | |
the safety valve or any other |
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components | which control | air tank |
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