Porter-Cable 1000002853 instruction manual Risk of Bursting, Attachments & accessories

•Sprayed materials such as paint, paint solvents, paint remover, insecticides, weed killers, may contain harmful vapors and poisons.

•Work 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: OSHA/MSHA/NIOSH respiratory protection designed for use

with your specific application.

HAZARD

RISK OF BURSTING

Air Tank: The air tank on your Air Compressor is designed and may be UM coded (for units with air tanks greater than 6" (152 mm)) according to ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 rules. All pressure vessels should be inspected once every two years. To find your state pressure vessels inspector, look under the Division of Labor and Industries in the government section of a phone book . 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 air	each use. If air tank develops
	tank, causing rust and thinning	a leak, replace it immediately
	of the steel air tank.	with a new air tank or replace
		the entire compressor.
•	Modifications or attempted	• Never drill into, weld, or make any
	repairs to the air tank.	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	• The air tank is designed
	to the safety valve or any	to withstand specific
	other components which	operating pressures. Never
	control air tank pressure.	make adjustments or parts
		substitutions to alter the factory
		set operating pressures.
Attachments & accessories:

•Exceeding the pressure rating of air tools, spray guns, air operated accessories, tires, and other inflatables can cause them to explode or fly apart, and could result in serious injury.

•Follow the equipment manufacturers 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.

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