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SAFETY — Continued

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.

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Hitachi EC 189 instruction manual Replacement Parts, Do not Stop Compressor by Pulling OUT the Plug