Makita AC001GZ Instruction Manual - Page 5

WARNING: Risk from Compressed Air WHAT CAN HAPPEN The compressed air stream can cause soft tissue damage, and can propel dirt, chips, loose particles and small objects at high speed, resulting in property damage or personal injury. HOW TO PREVENT IT • Always wear approved safety glasses with side shields when using or maintaining the compressor. • Never point any nozzle or sprayer toward any part of the body or at other people or animals. • Always turn the compressor off and bleed pres- sure from the air line before attempting maintenance, attaching tools or accessories. WARNING: Risk from Moving Parts WHAT CAN HAPPEN The compressor cycles automatically when the On/ Auto-Off switch is in the On/Auto position. If you attempt repair or maintenance while the compressor is operating or plugged in, you can expose yourself to moving parts. These moving parts can cause serious injury. HOW TO PREVENT IT • Always turn off the On/Auto-Off switch and remove the battery cartridge. After that, release air pressure from the tank and any attachments before attempting any maintenance or repair. • Never operate the compressor with guards or covers which are damaged or removed. • Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. • Air vents may cover moving parts and should be avoided as well. WARNING: Risk of Burn • Do not operate the portable compressor with the doors or enclosures open! • Do not open the cock before the air hose is attached! WHAT CAN HAPPEN Contact with hot parts such as the compressor head or outlet tubes could result in a serious skin burn. HOW TO PREVENT IT • Never touch hot components during or immediately after operation of the compressor. Do not reach around protective shrouds or attempt maintenance until the compressor has been allowed to cool. • Always hold the handle when move or transport the compressor. • During using the compressor and within one hour after use, do not touch the heated parts such as cylinder, cylinder head, and exhaust hose. These parts become hot and can cause burn injury. WARNING: Transport • Always hold the handle when handling, lifting, moving, or transporting the compressor. Do not attempt to pull or carry the air compressor by the hose. Doing so may damage the compressor and/or hose. • Always carry the compressor in the correct way. Transporting and lifting in wrong way may cause the compressor damaged. • The maximum bevel during traction is at least 30°. • Do not apply vehicles for traction. • Do not place compressor under inflammable, explosive or erosive service. • To prevent unintentional start-up; - do not carry the compressor over a long distance; - do not carry with the compressor with its air tank filled with compressed air, and; - do not bring into a potentially dangerous situations, such as in a vehicle or on a ladder or scaffold. Electrical and battery safety 1. Avoid dangerous environment. Don't use the tool in damp or wet locations or expose it to rain. Water entering the tool will increase the risk of electric shock. 2. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to battery pack, picking up or carrying the machine. Carrying the machine with your finger on the switch or energizing machine that have the switch on invites accidents. 3. Disconnect the battery pack from the machine before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing machine. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the machine accidentally. 4. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. 5. Use machines only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire. 5 ENGLISH