Makita MAC500 Owner's Manual page 4

HAZARD
Compressed
Air
Risk of
Electrical
Shock
Moving Parts
Risk to
Breathing
Risk of
Explosion or
Fire
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
;ompressed air can propel dust, dirt or loose
)articles it comes in contact with. These propelled
)articles may cause serious injury or damage.
roo
much air pressure applied to air tools or
accessories can cause damage or risk of bursting.
lour air compressor is powered by electricity.
i k e any other electrically powered device, if it is
lot used properly it may cause electrical shock.
This compressor cycles automatically when the
Dressure switch is in the AUTO position. If you
attempt repair or maintenance while the com-
Dressor is operating, orwith the switch in the ON/
AUTO position, you can expose yourself to
moving parts. These moving parts can cause
serious injury or damage if they come into
contact with you or your clothing.
It is normal for compressed air to contain toxic
or irritating vapors. Such vapors are harmful if
inhaled.
Modifications to the air compressor in an at-
ternptto reach higherairpressurecancause the
air tank to rupture or explode.
Changing the air tank will cause it to weaken.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Jever point any nozzle toward a person orany part
)f the body.
Uways wear
safety goggles
or glasses when using
he air compressor.
Uways turn the air compressor
off
before attaching
)r removing accessories.
:heck the manufacturer's pressure rating for air
001s and accessories. Regulator outlet pressure
nust never exceed the maximum pressure rating.
ilways unplug the air compressor prior to mainte-
lance or repair.
Jever use the air compressor in the rain.
ilways plug the cord into an electrical outlet with
he specified voltage and adequate fuse protection.
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{lways unplug the unit and release air pressure
rom the tank and any accessories before doing
epairor maintenance.
Jeverdirectly inhale the compressed air produced
)y this unit.
Do
not adjust, remove or tamper with the safety
ialve or pressure switch. If safety valve or pressure
switch replacement is necessary, a part with the
same rating must be used.
Never use a motorwith a higher horsepower rating
than the one supplied.
Never replace the air tank with a different model or
a larger tank.
Never drill into, weld or in any way modify the air
tank. The tank may rupture or explode.
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