• Sprayed materials such as
paint, paint solvents, paint
remover, insecticides, weed
killers, may contain harmful
vapors and poisons.
DANGER: RISK OF INJURY OR PROP ER TY DAMAGE WHEN
TRANSPORTING OR STORING
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Oil can leak or spill and could
result in fire or breathing
hazard; serious injury or
death can result. Oil leaks will
damage carpet, paint or other
surfaces in vehicles or trailers.
• 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:
NIOSH/OSHA respiratory
protection designed for use with
your specific application.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Always place compressor
on a protective mat when
transporting to protect against
damage to vehicle from leaks.
Remove compressor from
vehicle immediately upon arrival
at your destination. Always keep
compressor level and never lie
on its side.
WARNING: 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 inch diameter) accord-
ing 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 govern-
ment section of a phone book or call 1-800-4-D
The following conditions could lead to a weakening of the air tank, and
result in a violent air tank explosion:
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Failure 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.
• Unauthorized modifications
to the unloader valve,
safety valve, or any other
components which control air
tank pressure.
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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 compressor.
• 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.
• The air tank is designed
to withstand specific
operating pressures. Never
make adjustments or parts
substitutions to alter the factory
set operating pressures.