Hitachi EM 490 User Manual
INSTRUCTIONS-PARTS LIST
307–735
Rev G
Supersedes F
EM 490
PORTABLE/ELECTRIC
AIRLESS PAINT SPRAYER
AIRLESS PAINT SPRAYER
2750 psi (190 bar) MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE
Model 231–002, Series C
Basic sprayer, without hose or gun
Model 231–490
Complete sprayer with hose, “FLEX” gun, Reverse–A–
Clean IV
Clean IV
Dripless
Tip Guard, and 517 size SwitchTip
Model 220–679, Series C
Same as Model 231–002 except has low–profile cart.
Model 231–050
Same as Model 231–490 except has low–profile cart.
CONTENTS
Warnings
English
2
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French (Avertissement)
4
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Spanish (Advertencia)
6
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Setup
8
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Operation
19
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Shutdown & Care
11
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Flushing Guidelines
12
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Application Methods
13
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Troubleshooting Guide
14
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Repair
16
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Parts Lists and Drawings
24
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Accessories
30
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Technical Data & Dimensions
31
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Warranty
Back Cover
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This manual contains IMPORTANT
WARNINGS and INFORMATION
READ AND RETAIN FOR REFERENCE
Model 231–490 shown
Liquids can be injected into the body by high pressure airless spray
or leaks – especially hose leaks.
Keep body clear of the nozzle. Never stop leaks with any part of the
body. Drain all pressure before removing parts.Avoid accidental trig-
gering of gun by always setting safety latch when not spraying.
Never spray without a tip guard.
In case of accidental skin injection, seek immediate
“Surgical Treatment”.
Failure to follow this warning can result in amputation or serious
injury.
or leaks – especially hose leaks.
Keep body clear of the nozzle. Never stop leaks with any part of the
body. Drain all pressure before removing parts.Avoid accidental trig-
gering of gun by always setting safety latch when not spraying.
Never spray without a tip guard.
In case of accidental skin injection, seek immediate
“Surgical Treatment”.
Failure to follow this warning can result in amputation or serious
injury.
FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARD
SKIN INJECTION
HAZARD
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL LABELS AND INSTRUCTION MANUALS BEFORE USE
Spray painting, flushing or cleaning equipment with flammable liq-
uids in confined areas can result in fire or explosion.
uids in confined areas can result in fire or explosion.
Use outdoors or in extremely well ventilated areas. Ground equip-
ment, hoses, containers and objects being sprayed.
ment, hoses, containers and objects being sprayed.
Avoid all ignition sources such as static electricity from plastic drop
cloths, open flames such as pilot lights, hot objects such as ciga-
rettes, arcs from connecting or disconnecting power cords or turn-
ing light switches on and off.
cloths, open flames such as pilot lights, hot objects such as ciga-
rettes, arcs from connecting or disconnecting power cords or turn-
ing light switches on and off.
Failure to follow this warning can result in death or serious injury.
NOTE: This is an example of the DANGER label on your sprayer.
This label is available in other languages, free of charge.
See page 30 to order.
See page 30 to order.