Hitachi 308996J - Manual (Page 3)

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WARNING
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD
Spray from the gun, leaks or ruptured components can inject fluid into your body and cause extremely
serious injury, including the need for amputation. Fluid splashed in the eyes or on the skin can also
cause serious injury.
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Fluid injected into the skin might look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury. Get immediate
surgical treatment.
D Do not point the gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
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Do not put your hand or fingers over the spray tip.
D Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove or rag.
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Do not “blow back” fluid; this is not an air spray system.
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Always have the tip guard and the trigger guard on the gun when spraying.
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Check the gun diffuser operation weekly. Refer to the gun manual.
D Be sure the gun trigger safety operates before spraying.
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Do not allow children to use this equipment.
D Lock the gun trigger safety when you stop spraying.
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Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 8 whenever you are instructed to relieve pres-
sure; stop spraying; clean, check, or service the equipment; and install or clean the spray tip.
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Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.
D Check the hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn, loose, or damaged parts immediately.
Permanently coupled hoses cannot be repaired; you must replace the entire hose.
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Fluid hoses must have spring guards on both ends, to help protect them from rupture caused by
kinks or bends near the couplings.
MOVING PARTS HAZARD
Moving parts, such as the air motor piston, can pinch or amputate your fingers.
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Keep clear of all moving parts when you start or operate the pump.
D Before you service this equipment, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 8 to prevent
the equipment from starting unexpectedly.