Bostitch BTFP02040, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued)

DO NOT PERFORM WELDING OR REPAIR OPERATIONS ON THE AIR TANK OF 

THIS  COMPRESSOR.    WELDING  ON  THE  AIR  COMPRESSOR  TANK  CAN  SEVERELY  IMPAIR 

TANK STRENGTH AND CAUSE AN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS CONDITION.  WELDING ON THE 

TANK IN ANY MANNER WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

Ventilation:

RISK  OF  FIRE  OR  EXPLOSION  -  DO  NOT  SPRAY  FLAMMABLE  LIQUID  IN  A 

CONFINED  AREA.  SPRAY  AREA  MUST  BE  WELL  VENTILATED.    DO  NOT  SMOKE  WHILE 

SPRAYING AND DO NOT SPRAY WHERE SPARK OR FLAME IS PRESENT.  KEEP COMPRESSORS 

AS FAR FROM SPRAYING AREA AS POSSIBLE.

Risk of Burns:

All air compressors generate heat, even operating under normal conditions. Bostitch compressors 

have been designed to reduce the risk of burns by limiting access to tubes and cylinder head 

parts. In areas where tubes are exposed, a protective sheathing has been added to the tubes to 

reduce risk; however, risk of burns does exist.

• To avoid serious burns, never touch the cylinder head parts or tubing during or  

  immediately after operation.

ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:

This product should be electrically grounded.  In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding 

reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for electrical current.  This 

product is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with an appropriate grounding plug.  

The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance 

with all local codes and ordinances.  

 IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE GROUNDING PLUG CAN RESULT IN A 

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.  If a repair or replacement cord is necessary, do not connect the 

grounding wire to either flat blade terminal. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman, if 

the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if there is doubt as to whether this 

product is properly grounded.  Do not modify the plug provided. If the supplied plug does not fit 

the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

This product is shipped for use on a nominal 240-volt.

The motor of this compressor has a thermal 

overload protector. If the motor should overheat, the overload protector will shut the motor off.  If 

this occurs, turn the compressor off and allow the motor to cool. When the temperature returns 

to normal, reset the motor protector manually and turn the compressor on.

NOTICE!

 Do not stop the compressor by pulling out the plug.  Use only the On/Off switch, which 

operates a pressure relief valve on the compressor.  If the compressor is plugged in with the 

switch in the “On” position, the compressor may have trouble restarting against the high 

pressure which could cause excessive heat build up and could damage the motor.

Safety Valve:

This compressor is equipped with a safety valve that is set to avoid over-pressurization of 

the air tanks. This valve is factory pre-set and will not function unless tank pressure reaches 

this  pressure.  DO  NOT  ATTEMPT  TO  ADJUST  OR  ELIMINATE  THIS  SAFETY  DEVICE.    ANY 

ADJUSTMENTS  TO  THIS  VALVE  COULD  CAUSE  SERIOUS  INJURY.    If  this  device  requires 

service or maintenance, see an Authorized BOSTITCH Service Center.