Safety; Important Safety Instructions For Use Of The Compressor - Hitachi EC99S Instruction Manual And Safety Instructions

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WARNING
: Death or serious bodily injury could result from improper or unsafe use of compressor.
To avoid these risks, follow these basic safety instructions:
1. NEVER TOUCH MOVING PARTS.
Never place your hands, fi ngers or other body parts near
the compressor's moving parts.
Never insert your fi ngers or other objects into the housing's
ventilator. Such an action invites the danger of injuries or
electric shocks.
2. NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT ALL GUARDS IN PLACE.
Never operate this compressor without all guards or
safety features in place and in proper working order. If
maintenance or servicing requires the removal of a guard
or safety features, be sure to replace the guard or safety
features before resuming operation of the compressor.
3. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTION.
Risk of injury. Always wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses with
side shields or equivalent eye protection. Compressed air
must never be aimed at anyone or any part of the body.
Use ear protection as air fl ow noise is loud when draining.
4. PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigeration enclosures.
This compressor must be properly grounded. Don't expose
compressor to rain. Never operate the compressor in
damp or wetlocations.
To reduce risk of electric shock, do not remove cover.
5. DISCONNECT THE COMPRESSOR.
Always disconnect the compressor from the power source
and remove the compressed air from the air tank before
servicing, inspecting, maintaining, cleaning, replacing or
checking any parts.
6. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.
Do not carry the compressor while it is connected
to its power source or when the air tank is fi lled with
compressed air. Be sure the knob of the pressure switch in
the "OFF" position before connecting the compressor to its
power source.
7. STORE COMPRESSOR PROPERLY.
When not in use, the compressor should be stored in
indoor dry place. Keep out of reach of children. Lock-out
the storage area.
8. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas invite injuries. Clear all work areas of
unnecessary tools, debris, furniture, etc.

SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE OF THE COMPRESSOR
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9. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT.
Keep work area well lit and well ventilated.
Risk of fi re or explosion. Do not carry and operate
the compressor or any other electrical device near
the spray area. Do not use compressor in the
presence of fl ammable liquids or gases.
Never place objects against or on top of compressor.
Compressor produces sparks during operation.
Never use compressor in sites containing lacquer,
paint, benzine, thinner, gasoline, gases, adhesive
agents, and other materials which are combustible or
explosive.
In order to avoid damaging this compressor, do not allow
the unit to be tilted more than 10° when operating.
10. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
Do not let visitors contact compressor extension cord.
All visitors should be kept safely away from work area.
11. DRESS PROPERLY.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught
in moving parts.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
12. DON'T ABUSE CORD.
Never yank it to disconnect from receptacle.
Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.
13. MAINTAIN COMPRESSOR WITH CARE.
Follow instructions for lubricating.
Inspect cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired
by authorized service center. Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace if damaged.
14. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS.
When compresso r is used outdoors, use only extension
cords intended for use outdoors and so marked.
15. STAY ALERT.
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Never
stand on the compressor. Do not operate compressor
when you are tired. Compressor should never be used
by you if you are under the infl uence of alcohol, drugs or
medication that makes you drowsy.
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