1: Safety
185 T3 Kubota User Manual
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E.
Provide an appropriate flow-limiting valve for each
additional 75 feet (23 m) of hose in runs of air hose
exceeding 1/2
″
(13 mm) inside diameter to reduce
pressure in case of hose failure.
F.
Flow-limiting valves are listed by pipe size and rated
CFM. Select appropriate valve accordingly.
G. DO NOT
use tools that are rated below the maximum
rating of this compressor. Select tools, air hoses,
pipes, valves, filters and other fittings accordingly.
DO NOT
exceed manufacturer’s rated safe operating
pressures for these items.
H.
Secure all hose connections by wire, chain or other
suitable retaining device to prevent tools or hose
ends from being accidentally disconnected and
expelled.
I.
Open fluid filler cap only when compressor is not run-
ning and is not pressurized. Shut down the compres-
sor and bleed the sump (receiver) to zero internal
pressure before removing the cap.
J.
Vent all internal pressure prior to opening any line, fit-
ting, hose, valve, drain plug, connection or other
component, such as filters and line oilers, and before
attempting to refill optional air line anti-icer systems
with antifreeze compound.
K.
Keep personnel out of line with and away from the
discharge opening of hoses, tools or other points of
compressed air discharge.
L. DO NOT
use air at pressures higher than 30 psig
(2.1 bar) for cleaning purposes, and then only with
effective chip guarding and personal protective
equipment per OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.242 (b)
or any applicable Federal, State and Local codes,
standards and regulations.
M. DO NOT
engage in horseplay with air hoses as
death or serious injury may result.
N.
This equipment is supplied with an ASME designed
pressure vessel protected by an ASME rated relief
valve. Lift the handle once a week to make sure the
valve is functional.
DO NOT
lift the handle while
machine is under pressure.
O.
If the machine is installed in an enclosed area it is
necessary to vent the relief valve to the outside of the
structure or to an area of non-exposure.
P.
DO NOT
remove radiator filler cap until the coolant
temperature is below its boiling point. Then loosen
cap slowly to its stop to relieve any excess pressure
and make sure coolant is not boiling before removing
cap completely. Remove radiator filler cap only when
cool enough to touch with a bare hand.
Q.
The ethyl ether in the replaceable cylinders used in
diesel ether starting aid systems (optional) is under
pressure.
DO NOT
puncture or incinerate those cyl-
inders.
DO NOT
attempt to remove the center valve
core or side pressure relief valve from these cylin-
ders regardless of whether they are full or empty.
R.
If a manual blowdown valve is provided on the
receiver, open the valve to ensure all internal pres-
sure has been vented prior to servicing any pressur-
ized component of the compressor air/fluid system.
1.4
Fire and explosion
A.
Refuel at a service station or from a fuel tank
designed for its intended purpose. If this is not possi-
ble, ground the compressor to the dispenser prior to
refueling.
B.
Clean up spills of lubricant or other combustible sub-
stances immediately, if such spills occur.
C.
Shut off air compressor and allow it to cool. Then
keep sparks, flames and other sources of ignition
away and
DO NOT
permit smoking in the vicinity
when adding fuel, checking or adding electrolyte to
batteries, checking or adding fluid, checking diesel
engine ether starting aid systems, replacing cylin-
ders, or when refilling air line anti-icer systems anti-
freeze compound.
D. DO NOT
permit fluids, including air line anti-icer sys-
tem antifreeze compound or fluid film, to accumulate
on, under or around acoustical material, or on any
external surfaces of the air compressor. Wipe down
using an aqueous industrial cleaner or steam clean
as required. If necessary, remove acoustical mate-
rial, clean all surfaces and then replace acoustical
material. Any acoustical material with a protective
covering that has been torn or punctured should be
replaced immediately to prevent accumulation of liq-
WARNING
Do not attempt to operate the compressor in any
classification of hazardous environment or
potentially explosive atmosphere unless the
compressor has been specially designed and
manufactured for that duty.
