Makita MAC2200 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd)
HAZARD
RISK FROM FLYING
OBJECTS
RISK FROM MOVING
PARTS
_WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The COMPRESSED AIR from your
compressor IS NOT SAFE FOR
BREATHING! The air stream may contain
carbon monoxide or other toxic vapors, or
particles from the tank or other
components.
SPRAYED MATERIALS such as paint,
paint solvents, paint remover, insecticides,
weed killers, etc., CONTAIN HARMFUL
VAPORS and poisons.
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.
RISK OF BURN
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 with the switch in the ON/
AUTO position, you can expose yourself
to moving parts. These MOVING PARTS
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY or
damage if they come into contact with you
or your clothing.
Contact with HOT PARTS such as the
compressor head or outlet tubes COULD
RESULT IN A SERIOUS SKIN BURN.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
NEVER INHALE AIR FROM THE
COMPRESSOR, either directly or from a
breathing device connected to the
compressor. WORK IN AN AREA
equipped WITH GOOD CROSS-
ventilatioTT
Read and FOLLOW THE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS provided on the label
or safety data sheet FOR THE
MATERIAL YOU ARE SPRAYING. USE
designed FOR use with
ALWAYS WEAR ANSI Z87.1 APPROVFn
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.