Craftsman 919.195412 Owner's Manual page 6

What can happen How to prevent it
• Failure to properly drain condensed • Drain air tank daily or after each
water from air tank, causing rust use. If air tank develops a leak,
and thinning of the steel air tank. replace it immediately with a new air
tank or replace the entire compres-
sor.
Modifications or attempted repairs Never drill into, weld, or make any
to the air tank. 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 • The air tank is designed to with-
safety valve or any other compo- stand specific operating pressures.
nents which control air tank pres- Never make adjustments or parts
sure. substitutions to alter the factory set
operating pressures.
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Attachments & accessories:
Exceeding the pressure rating of
air tools, spray guns, air operated
accessories, tires, and other inflata-
bles can cause them to explode or
fly apart, and could result in serious
injury.
Tires:
Over inflation of tires could result in
serious injury and property damage.
Follow the equipment manufactur-
ers 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, basket-
balls, etc.
Use a tire pressure gauge to check
the tires pressure before each use
and while inflating tires; see the tire
sidewall for the correct tire pressure.
NOTE: Air tanks, compressors and simi-
lar equipment used to inflate tires can fill
small tires similar to these very rapidly.
Adjust pressure regulator on air supply to
no more than the rating of the tire pres-
sure. Add air in small increments and
frequently use the tire gauge to prevent
over inflation.
[__ RiSK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
What can happen How to prevent it
= Your air compressor is powered by • Never operate the compressor
electricity. Like any other electrically outdoors when it is raining or in wet
powered device, if it is not used conditions.
properly it may cause electric • Never operate compressor with
shock, protective covers removed or
damaged.
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