Makita MAC5501G Instruction Manual - Page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER: Carbon Monoxide. Using an engine indoors can kill you in minutes. Engine exhaust contains high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. You may be breathing CO even if you DO NOT smell engine exhaust. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. *SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS* WARNING IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. HAZARD Risk of Unsafe Operation Page 4 WHAT CAN HAPPEN Unsafe operation of your air compressor could lead to serious injury to you or others. HOW TO PREVENT IT · Review and understand all instructions and warnings in this manual · Become familiar with the operation and controls of the air compressor. · Keep operating area clear of all persons, pets, and obstacles. · Keep children away from the air compressor at all times. · Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Stay alert at all times. · Never defeat the safety features of this product. · Equip area of operation with a fire extinguisher. · Do not operate machine with missing, broken or unauthorized parts.