Porter-Cable US58 Instruction Manual page 14

• 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.
DANGER: RISk TO BREATHING (ASPHyxIATION)
WHAT CAn HAppEn
• The compressed air direct-
ly from your compressor is
not safe for breathing. The
air stream may contain car-
bon monoxide, toxic vapors,
or solid particles from the air
tank. Breathing these con-
taminants can cause serious
injury or death.
• Exposure to chemicals in
dust created by power sand-
ing, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activi-
ties may be harmful.
• Sprayed materials such as
paint, paint solvents, paint
remover, insecticides, weed
killers, may contain harmful
vapors and poisons.
• Always remain in attendance
with the product when it is
operating.
• Always turn off and unplug
unit when not in use.
HOW TO prEvEnT IT
• Never use air obtained directly
from the compressor to sup-
ply air for human consump-
tion. The compressor is not
equipped with suitable filters
and in-line safety equipment for
human consumption.
• Work in an area with good
cross ventilation. Read and
follow the safety instructions
provided on the label or safety
data sheets for the materi-
als you are spraying. Always
use certified safety equipment:
NIOSH/OSHA respiratory pro-
tection or properly fit ting face
mask designed for use with
your specific application.
WARNING: RISk Of BURSTING
Air Tank: On February 26, 2002, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission published Release # 02-108 concerning air compres-
sor tank safety:
Air compressor receiver tanks do not have an infinite life. Tank life
is dependent upon several factors, some of which include operating
conditions, ambient conditions, proper installations, field modifica-
tions, and the level of maintenance. The exact effect of these factors
on air receiver life is difficult to predict.
If proper maintenance procedures are not followed, internal corro-
sion to the inner wall of the air receiver tank can cause the air tank
to unexpectedly rupture allowing pressurized air to suddenly and
forcefully escape, posing risk of injury to consumers.
Your compressor air tank must be removed from service by the end
of the year shown on your tank warning label.
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 con-
densed water from air tank,
causing rust and thinning of
the steel air tank.
• Modifications or attempted
repairs to the air tank.
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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.