DeWalt D2002M - Manual (Page 4)

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• 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 unat-
tended.
• Always remain in attendance
with the product when it is
operating.
• Always turn off and unplug
unit when not in use.
DANGER: RIsk TO BREATHING (AspHyxIATION)
WHAt CAn HAPPen HoW to PreVent It
• The compressed air directly
from your compressor is not
safe for breathing. The air
stream may contain carbon
monoxide, toxic vapors,
or solid particles from the
air tank. Breathing these
contaminants can cause
serious injury or death.
• Never use air obtained directly
from the compressor to supply
air for human consumption.
The compressor is not
equipped with suitable filters
and in-line safety equipment
for human consumption.
• 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.
• 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.
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 operat-
ing conditions, ambient conditions, proper installations, field modi-
fications, 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: