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English
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Read and understand all of the operating instructions, safety precautions and warnings in the Instruction Manual before
operating or maintaining this compressor.
Most accidents that result from compressor operation and maintenance are caused by the failure to observe basic safety
rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it occurs,
and by observing appropriate safety procedures.
Basic safety precautions are outlined in the “SAFETY” section of this Instruction Manual and in the sections which contain
the operation and maintenance instructions.
Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identified by WARNINGS on the compressor
and in this Instruction Manual.
Never use this compressor in a manner that has not been specifically recommended by HITACHI, unless you first confirm
that the planned use will be safe for you and others.
MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS
WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if ignored, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or may
cause machine damage.
NOTE
emphasizes essential information.
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