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breakdown. Accordingly, be sure to discharge the
drain inside the air tank after each use. The drain
contains moisture in the air, abrasion particles, rust,
etc. To drain the air tank open valve slowly and tilt
compressor to empty accumulated water.
To discharge the drain, therefore, gradually open the
drain valve, and be careful not to point it at your face
or eyes.
30. DO NOT STOP COMPRESSOR BY PULLING OUT THE
PLUG.
This could result in damage to the unit.
Use the “AUTO/OFF” lever of motor/pressure switch.
31. MAKE SURE THE COMPRESSOR OUTLET PRESSURE
IS SET LOWER THAN THE MAXIMUM OPERATING
PRESSURE OF THE TOOL.
Too much air pressure causes a hazardous risk of
bursting. Check the manufacturer’s maximum
pressure rating for air tools and accessories. The
regulator outlet pressure must never exceed the
maximum pressure rating.
32. THE SAFETY RELIEF VALVE MUST WORK PROPERLY.
Risk of bursting. Before starting the compressor pull
the ring on the safety relief valve to make sure the
valve moves freely. If the safety relief valve does not
work properly, over-pressurization may occur, causing
air tank rupture or an explosion.
33. USE OF THIS PRODUCT WILL EXPOSE YOU TO
CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
Use of this product will expose you to chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects and other reproductive harm. Avoid inhaling
vapors, and wash hands after using.
34. BE CAREFUL NOT TO TRIP OVER OR DROP THE
COMPRESSOR DURING TRANSPORT.
Exercise utmost caution when you carry this
compressor. If you trip over something and drop it,
there is a fear that unexpected injury may result. If
you drop this compressor or bump it against any
objects, air tank or any component parts can cause
serious deformation, damage, severe scratches and
breakdown on this compressor. If operated under
such conditions, it can result in any accidents of bodily
injuries by explosion of the air tank or explosion of
those damaged component parts.
When there is any deformation and damage on the
handle, it may drop during transport, resulting in an
accident of injury.
Before carrying this compressor, make sure the
motor/pressure switch is in the OFF position and
discharge the drain inside the air tank.
Be cautious enough to make sure that there are no
obstacles, inflammable articles, and unauthorized
people around this compressor.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
When servicing use only genuine replacement parts.
Repairs should be conducted only by a Hitachi authorized service center.
SAFETY — Continued
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