Bostitch BTFP02006 Manual De Usuario

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 •  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 contaminant's 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: OSHA/MSHA/

NIOSH respiratory protection designed for

use with your specific application.

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 

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:

 •  Failure to properly drain condensed

water from air tank, causing rust and 

thinning of the steel air tank.

•  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.

 •  Modifications or attempted repairs to

the air tank.

 •  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.

 •  Unauthorized modifications to the

safety valve or any other components 

which control air tank pressure.

 •  The air tank is designed to withstand

specific operating pressures. Never make

adjustments or parts substitutions to alter the 

factory set operating pressures.

•  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.

 •  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.