Risk Of Bursting; Risk Of Electrical Shock - DeWalt D55140 Instruction Manual

,& 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)
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 _ook 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
Failure to properly drain
condensed water from
air tank, causing rust and
thinning of the steel air tank.
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.
' Mod fications or attempted .Never drill nto, weld, or make
repairs t0 the air tank. any modifications to the air
tank or its attachments. Never
: attem pt to repaira damaged or
: : leaking air tank. ReplaCe with a
: new air tank.
• Unauthorized modifications to • The air tank is designed
the safety valve or any other to withstand specific
components which control air operating pressures. Never
tank pressure, make adjustments or parts
substitutions to alter the factory
set operating pressures.
Attachments & accessories:
Exceeding the pressure = Follow the equipment
rating of air tools, spray guns, manufacturers
a_roperated accessories, recommendation and never
tires and other inflatables exceed the maximum allowable
can cause them to explode or pressure rating of attachments.
fly apart, and could result in Never use compressor to
serious injury, inflate small low pressure
objects such as children's toys,
footballs, basketballs, etc.
&WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Your air compressor is
powered by electricity.
Like any other electrically
powered device, If it is not
used properly it may cause
electric shock.
HOWTO PREVENT IT
• Never operate the compressor
outdoors when it is raining or
in wet conditions.
,, Never operate compressor
with protective covers
removed or damaged.
. Repairs attempted by : . Any electrical Wiring or
unqualified personne can repairs required on this
reSut nserous njury:0r product should be performed
death by e_ectrocution, i by a DEWALT factory
service center or a DEWALT
authorized service center in
:: : acCoidance with national and
: local electrical codes.