Use and Care Manual

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Fig. F
To Drain Tank (Fig. E, F)
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WARNING: Risk of Unsafe Operation. Air tanks
contain high pressure air. Keep face and other body
parts away from outlet of drain. Use ANSI Z87.1 eye
protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3) when draining as debris
can be kicked up intoface.
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WARNING: Risk from noise. Always wear proper
hearing protection during use. Under some conditions
and duration of use, noise from this product may
contribute to hearingloss.
NOTE: All compressed air systems generate condensate
that accumulates in any drain point (e.g., tanks, filter,
aftercoolers, dryers). This condensate contains lubricating
oil and/or substances which may be regulated and must be
disposed of in accordance with local, state, and federal laws
andregulations.
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WARNING: Risk of Bursting. Water will condense in
the air tank. If not drained, water will corrode and
weaken the air tank causing a risk of air tankrupture.
NOTICE: Risk of Property Damage. Drain water
from air tank may contain oil and rust which can
causestains.
1. Set the On/Off switch
1
to "Off".
2. Remove thebattery.
3. Turn the regulator
6
counterclockwise to set the outlet
pressure tozero.
4. Remove the air tool oraccessory.
5. Place a suitable container under the drain valve to
catchdischarge.
6. Pull ring on safety valve
4
allowing air to bleed from
the tank until tank pressure is approximately 20 psi.
Release safety valvering.
7. Drain water from air tank by opening drain valve
7
on
bottom oftank.
8. After the water has been drained, close the drain valve.
The air compressor can now bestored.
NOTE: If drain valve is plugged, release all air pressure
by connecting a tool the the airline and operating it until
tank pressure is zero psi. The valve can then be removed,
cleaned, thereinstalled.
Storage
Before you store the air compressor, make sure you do the
following:
1. Review the Maintenance section on the preceding
pages and perform scheduled maintenance
asnecessary.
2. Always toggle Auto On/Off Switch to "Off" and remove
battery. Drain water from air tank. See To Drain Tank
underMaintenance.
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WARNING: Water will condense in the air tank. If
not drained, water will corrode and weaken the
air tank causing a risk of air tankrupture.
3. Store the air compressor in a clean and drylocation.
Accessories
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WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by
DeWALT
, have not been tested with this
product, use of such accessories with this tool could be
hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
DeWALT
recommended accessories should be used with
thisproduct.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool
are available at extra cost from your local dealer or
authorized service center. If you need assistance in
locating any accessory, please contact
DeWALT
Industrial
Tool Co., 701East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286, call
1-800-4-
DeWALT
(1-800-433-9258) or visit our website:
www.dewalt.com.
Cleaning
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WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye
protection when performingthis.
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WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of
the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid
get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool
into aliquid.
Repairs
The charger and battery pack are notserviceable.
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WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and
RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment
(including brush inspection and replacement, when
applicable) should be performed by a
DeWALT
factory
service center or a
DeWALT
authorized service center.
Always use identical replacementparts.
Service Information
Please have the following information available for all
service calls:
Model Number _______________________________
Serial Number ________________________________
Date and Place of Purchase _______________________