Sprayed materials
such as
paint, paint solvents, paint
remover, insecticides,
weed
killers, may contain harmful
vapors and poisons.
Work i nanarea with good
cross v entilation.
Read a nd
follow t hesafety i nstructions
provided onthe label orsafety
data sheets forthematerials
you arespraying.
Always use
certified safety e quipment:
OSHA!MSHA/NIOSH
respiratory
protection
designed
foruse with your s pecific
application.
_&DANGER:
RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN
TRANSPORTING OR STORING
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOWTO PREVENTIT
o Oil can leak or spill and could
- Always place compressor
result in fire or breathing
on a protective mat when
hazard; serious injury or
transporting to protect against
death can result. Oil leaks will
damage to vehicle from leaks.
damage carpet, paint or other
Remove compressor from
surfaces in vehicles or trailers,
vehicle immediately upon arrival
at your destination. Always keep
compressor level and never lie
on its side.
_&WARNING: RISK OF BURSTING
AirTank: The air tank on your Air Compressor is designed and may
be UM coded (for units with air tanks greater than 6 inch diameter)
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 or call 1-800-4-DEWALT for
assistance.
The following conditions could lead to a weakening of the air tank,
and result in a violent air tank explosion:
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOWTO PREVENT IT
Failure to properly drain
_ 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.
Modifications or attempted
- Never drill into. weld, or make
repairs to the air tank,
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 airtank is designed
to withstand specific
operating pressures. Never
make adjustments or parts
substitutions to alter the factory
set operating pressures.
Unauthorized modifications
to the safety valve or any
other components which
control air tank pressure.
condensed water from
air tank. causing rust and
thinning of the steel air tank.