SAFETY BEWARE OF ASBESTOS DUST Take care not to inhale dust produced in the work site. Inha- lation of asbestos fibers may be the cause of lung cancer. • Depending on the wok site conditions, the risk of inhaling asbestos fiber may exist. Spray water to prevent asbestos from becoming airborne. Do not use compressed air. • When operating the machine in a work site where asbes- tos might be present, be sure to operate the machine from the upwind side and wear a mask rated to prevent the inhalation of asbestos. • Keep bystanders out of the work site during operation. • Asbestos might be present in imitation parts. Use only genuine Hitachi Parts.
SA-029 PREVENT BATTERY EXPLOSIONS Battery gas can explode. • Keep sparks, lighted matches, and flame away from the top of battery. • Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across the posts. Use a voltmeter or hydrometer. • Do not charge a frozen battery; it may explode. Warm the battery to 16˚C ( 60˚ F ) first. • Do not continue to use or charge the battery when elec- trolyte level is lower than specified. Explosion of the bat- tery may result. • Loose terminals may produce sparks. Securely tighten all terminals. SA-032 Battery electrolyte is poisonous. If the battery should ex- plode, battery electrolyte may be splashed into eyes, pos- sibly resulting in blindness.
• Be sure to wear eye protection when checking electrolyte specific gravity. 512-E01B-0032 SERVICE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM SAFELY If spilled onto skin, refrigerant may cause a cold contact burn. • Refer to the instructions described on the container for proper use when handling the refrigerant. • Use a recovery and recycling system to avoid leaking re- frigerant into the atmosphere. • Never touch the refrigerant. 513-E01A-0405 SA-405 S-29