Makita MAC2400 - Manual (Page 6)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OWNERS MANUAL
MAKITA - MAC700 / MAC2400 / MAC5200
HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
Risk to Breathing.
(Continued)
Risk from
Compressed Air.
Risk from
Moving Parts.
Risk of Burn.
• Breathing compressor or
sprayed materials vapor can
result in serious injury.
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.
The compressor cycles
automatically when the
pressure 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.
Contact with hot parts such as
the compressor head or outlet
tubes could result in a serious
skin burn.
• Use an approved respirator
designed for use with your
specific application.
• 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 unplug 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.