SAFETY BEWARE OF ASBESTOS DUST Take care not to inhale dust produced in the work site. Inhalation 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. Don't use compressed air. When operating the machine in a work site where asbestos 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 op- eration. 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 hy- drometer. Do not charge a frozen battery or start engine with frozen battery. There is fear of explosion. If battery electrolyte is frozen, wait until it is liquefied completely in an atmospheric temperature room. Do not continue to use or charge the battery when electrolyte level is lower than specified. Explosion of the battery may result. Loose terminals may produce sparks. Securely tighten all terminals. Battery electrolyte is poisonous.
If the battery should explode, battery electrolyte may be splashed into eyes, possibly resulting in blindness. Be sure to wear eye protection when checking electrolyte specific gravity. SA-032 512-E01B-0032 SA-33