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• Improperly stored fuel could
lead to acciden tal ignition.
Fuel im prop er ly secured
could get into the hands of
children or oth er un qual i fied
persons.
• Store fuel in an OSHA-
ap proved con tain er, in a
se cure location away from
work area.
• Unattended operation
of this product could
result in personal injury
or property damage. To
reduce the risk of fire, do
not allow the compressor
to operate unattended.
• Always remain in attendance
with the product when it is
operating.
DANGER: RISK OF INJURY OR PROP ER TY DAMAGE WHEN
TRANSPORTING OR STORING
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Oil can leak or spill and could
result in fire or breathing
hazard; serious injury or
death can result. Oil leaks will
damage carpet, paint or other
surfaces in vehicles or trailers.
• Always place compressor
on a protective mat when
transporting to protect against
damage to vehicle from leaks.
Remove compressor from
vehicle immediately upon
arrival at your destination.
Always keep compressor level
and never lie on its side.
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 book or call 1-800-4-D
E
WALT 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
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Failure to properly drain
condensed water from
air tank, causing rust and
thinning of the steel air tank.
• 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
repairs to the air tank.
• Never drill into, weld, or make
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.
• Unauthorized modifications
to the unloader valve,
safety valve, or any other
components which control air
tank pressure.
• The air tank is designed
to withstand specific
operating pressures. Never
make adjustments or parts
substitutions to alter the factory
set operating pressures.
