HAZARD
WARNING: 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 | Drain tank daily or after each use. If |
condensed water from tank, | tank develops a leak, replace it |
causing rust and thinning of the | immediately with a new tank or replace |
steel tank. | the entire compressor. |
2. Modifications or attempted repairs | Never drill into, weld, or make any |
to the tank. | modifications to the tank or its |
3. Unauthorized modifications to the | attachments. |
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unloader valve, safety valve, or any |
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other components which control |
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tank pressure. |
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4.Excessive vibration can weaken The tank is designed to withstand specific
the air tank and cause rupture or | operating pressures. Never make |
explosion | adjustments or parts substitutions to |
| alter the factory set operating |
| pressures. |
ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES: | For essential control of air pressure, you |
Exceeding the pressure rating of air | must install a pressure regulator and |
tools, spray guns, air operated | pressure gauge to the air outlet (if not |
accessories, tires, and other inflatables | equipped) of your compressor. Follow the |
can cause them to explode or fly apart, | equipment manufacturers |
and could result in serious injury. | recommendation and 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. |
HAZARD
WARNING: 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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