Makita MAC5501G Instruction Manual - Page 7

HAZARD Risk from Compressed Air Risk from Moving Parts Risk of Burn Risk of Injury from Lifting 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. If your attempt repair or maintenance while the compressor is operating, you can expose yourself to moving parts. These moving parts can cause serious injury. Contact with hot parts such as the compressor head, engine, or outlet tubes could result in a serious skin burn. Serious injury can result from attempting to lift too heavy an object. HOW TO PREVENT IT · Always wear approved safety glasses with side shields when using 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 pressure from the air line before attempting maintenance, attaching tools or accessories. · Always shut off the compressor and 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. · Never touch hot components during or immediately after operation of the compressor. Do not reach around protective shrouds or attempt maintenance until unit has been allowed to cool. · The compressor is too heavy to be lifted by one person. Obtain assistance from others before lifting. Page 7