Craftsman 919.165613 Owner's Manual page 5

• Exposure to chemicals in dust creat-
ed by power sanding, sawing, grind-
ing, drilling, and other construction
activities may be harmful.
• Sprayed materials such as paint,
paint solvents, paint remover, insec-
ticides, weed killers, may contain
harmful vapors and poisons.
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.
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.
• Modifications or attempted repairs to
the air tank.
• Unauthorized modifications to the
safety valve or any other components
which control air tank pressure.
• Excessive vibration can weaken the
air tank of a stationary compressor
and cause an explosion.
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.
HAZARD
RISK OF BURSTING
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• Work in an area with good cross
ventilation. Read and follow the safe-
ty instructions provided on the label
or safety data sheets for the materi-
als you are spraying. Always use
certified safety equipment: NIOSH/
OSHA respiratory protection or prop-
erly fit ting face mask designed for
use with your specific application.
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.
• 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.
• The air tank is designed to withstand
specific operating pressures.
Never make adjustments or parts
substitutions to alter the factory set
operating pressures.
• The compressor must be properly
mounted, see "Anchoring" under
Installation.
• 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.
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