Makita MAC500 Owner's Manual page 3

SAFETY GUIDELINES
This manual contains information that
is
important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting
YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the
following symbols. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
-
HAZARD THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
A HAZARD THAT MGHTCAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
Information for preventing damage to
equipment.
NOTE
Information that
you
should pay special
attention to.
HAZARD
Risk of Hot
Surfaces
Flammable
Vapors
HAZARDS CAN OCCUR IF EQUIPMENT I S NOT USED PROPERLY.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CHART.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
When operated continuously, the air hose gets
hot, especially near the compressor. If you main-
tain contact by grasping you may suffer minor
burns or discomfort.
On tank mounted units, the plumbing between the
pump and tank gets hot.
It is normal for the motor and pressure switch to
spark. A spark can ignite flammable vapors from
gasoline or solvents, causing a fire or explosion.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Never touch the air compressor head during or
immediately after operation.
On tank mounted units, avoid prolonged contact
with the pump to tank plumbing.
The air compressor must only be used in well
ventilated areas, free of gasoline or solventvapors.
Do not operate the compressor while you are
carrying it.
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