Makita MAC5501G Operating Instructions Manual page 5

HAZARD
The following
Risk of Air conditions could lead to
Tank a weakening of the tank
Bursting and RESULT IN A VIOLENT
TANK EXPLOSION
RESULTING IN SERIOUS
INJURY TO YOU OR
OTHERS:
· Failure to properly drain
· Modifications or
· Unauthorized
Exceeding the pressure
Risk of rating of air tools, spray
Attachments guns, air operated
and accessories, tires AND
Accessories other inflatables can
Bursting cause them to explode or
fly apart, and could
result in serious injury
to you and others.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
condensed water from
the tank, causing rust
and thinning of the tank
wall.
attempted repairs to
the tank.
modifications to the
pressure switch,
safety valve, or any other
components, which
control tank pressure.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
· Drain the tank DAILY or
after each use. If tank
develops a leak, replace
it immediately with a
new tank or new com-
pressor unit.
· Never drill into, weld, or
make any modifications
to the tank or its
attachments. Never
attempt to repair a
damaged or leaking tank.
Replace with a new tank.
· The tank is designed to
withstand specific
operating pressures.
Never make adjustments
or parts substitutions to
alter the factory set
operating pressures.
· For essential control of
air pressure, you must
install a pressure reg-
ulator and regulated air
pressure gauge to the
air outlet of your com-
pressor.
· Follow the equipment
manufacturers recom-
mendation and never
exceed the maximum
allowable pressure
rating of attachments.
Never use the
compressor to inflate
small low-pressure
objects such as children's
toys, footballs, basket-
balls, etc.
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