Makita MAC5200 Owner's Manual page 4

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
HAZARD
Risk of Air Tank
Bursting.
Risk of Attachments
and Accessories
Bursting.
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WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The following conditions could
lead to a weakening of the
tank, and
RESULT IN A VIOLENT TANK
EXPLOSION RESULTING IN
SERIOUS INJURY TO YOU
OR OTHERS:
• Failure to properly drain
condensed water from the
tank, causing rust and
thinning of the tank wall.
• Modifications or attempted
repairs to the tank.
• Unauthorized modifications to
the pressure switch, safety
valve, or any other
components, which control
tank pressure.
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 to you and
others.
OWNERS MANUAL
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 compressor
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 regulator and
regulated air pressure
gauge to the air outlet of
your compressor.
• Follow the equipment
manufacturers
recommendation 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,
basketballs, etc.
MAKITA - MAC700 / MAC2400 / MAC5200