DeWalt D55140 Guide D'utilisation page 5

WARNING: RISK OF BURSTING
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 or call 1-800-4-D
assistance.
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.
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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.
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.
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Your air compressor is
powered by electricity.
Like any other electrically
powered device, If it is not
used properly it may cause
electric shock.
• Repairs attempted by
unqualified personnel can
result in serious injury or
death by electrocution.
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• 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.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Never operate the compressor
outdoors when it is raining or
in wet conditions.
• Never operate compressor
with protective covers
removed or damaged.
• Any electrical wiring or
repairs required on this
product should be performed
by a D WALT factory
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service center or a D WALT
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authorized service center in
accordance with national and
local electrical codes.