DeWalt DXCMTB5590856 Instruction Manual page 6

• Exposure to chemicals
in dust created by
power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling and other
construction activities
may be harmful.
• Sprayed materials such as
paint, paint solvents, paint
remover, insecticides,
weed killers, may contain
harmful vapors and
poisons.
WARNING: RISK OF BURSTING
Air Tank: On February 26, 2002, the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission published Release # 02-108 concerning air
compressor 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 modifications, 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
corrosion to the inner wall of the air receiver tank can cause the
air tank to unexpectedly rupture allowing pressurized air to sud-
denly 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:
• Work in an area with good
cross ventilation. Read
and follow the safety
instructions provided on
the label or safety data
sheets for the materials you
are spraying. Always use
certified safety equipment:
NIOSH/OSHA respiratory
protection or properly fit-
ting face mask designed
for use with your specific
application.
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 unloader valve,
safety valve, or any other
components which control
air tank pressure.
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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.
• The air tank is designed
to withstand specific
operating pressures. Never
make adjustments or
parts substitutions to alter
the factory set operating
pressures.