Porter-Cable C2550, Instruction Manual

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WARNING: Risk of Bursting

Air Tank:

The following conditions could lead to a weakening of the tank, and result

in a violent tank explosion and could cause property damage or serious injury.

How To Prevent It

What Could Happen

WARNING: Risk from Flying Objects

The 

compressed air 

stream

can cause

soft tissue damage

to exposed skin

and can propel 

dirt, chips,

loose

particles

, and small objects 

at high

speed

, resulting in property damage or

personal injury.

Always 

wear ANSI Z87.1 approved safety

glasses with side shields

when using the

compressor.

Never point 

any 

nozzle or sprayer

toward

any part of the body or at other

people or animals.

Always 

turn the compressor off and

bleed pressure

from the air hose and tank

before attempting maintenance, attaching
tools or accessories.

HAZARD

HAZARD

Drain tank daily or after each use. 

If

tank develops a leak, replace it
immediately with a new tank or replace
the entire compressor.

Failure to properly drain condensed
water from tank, causing rust and
thinning of the steel tank.

Modifications or attempted repairs to 
the tank.

Unauthorized modifications to the 
unloader valve, safety valve, or any 
other components which control tank 
pressure.

Never 

drill into, weld, or 

make any

modifications to the tank 

or its

attachments.

Excessive vibration can weaken the 
air tank and cause rupture or 
explosion

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
pressure gauge to the air outlet (if not
equipped)

of your compressor. Follow the

equipment manufacturers
recommendation and never exceed the
maximum allowable pressure rating of
attachments. 

Never use compressor to

inflate small low pressure objects such
as children’s toys, footballs,
basketballs, etc.

ATTACHMENTS  & ACCESSORIES:

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.

How To Prevent It

What Could Happen