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
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
thinning of the steel tank.
with a new tank or replace the entire com-
pressor.
Modifications
or attempted
repairs to
Never drill into, weld, or make any modifi-
the tank.
cations to the tank or its attachments.
Unauthorized
modifications
to the
unloader valve, safety valve, or any
other components
which control tank
pressure.
Excessive vibration can weaken the air
The tank is designed to withstand
specific
tank and cause rupture or explosion
operating
pressures. Never make adjust_
merits or parts substitutions
to alter the
factory set operating
pressures.
ATTACHMENTS
& ACCESSORIES:
Exceeding the pressure rating of air
tools, spray guns, air operated
acces-
sories, tires, and other inflatables can
cause them to explode or fly apart, and
could result in serious injury.
For essential
control of air pressure, you
must install a pressure regulator
and
pressure gauge to the air outlet (if not
equipped)
of your compressor. Follow the
equipment
manufacturers
recommendation
and never exceed the maximum allowable
pressure rating of attachments.
Never use
compressor
to inflate small low pres-
sure objects such as children's toys,
footballs, basketballs,
etc.
WARNING: Risk from Flying Objects
What Could Happen
How To Prevent It
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, result-
ing in property damage or personal injury.
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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