Series
VMG
Specific Product Precautions 2
Be sure to read this before handling.
Hook
Air Supply
9. When the blow gun is used or stored, con-
firm that no twisting, turning or tensile force
or moment load is applied to the port or
tube. This may cause fittings to fracture or
tubes to be crushed, burst or come loose.
1. Install air filters.
Install air filters at the upstream side of blow gun. Choose the
filtration degree of 5
µ
m or finer.
2. Install an after-cooler, air dryer or water
separator, etc.
Air excessive drainage may cause malfunction of blow gun and
contaminate or damage the target object. To prevent this, install
an after-cooler, air dryer or water separator, etc.
Caution
1. Do not use in an atmosphere of corrosive
gases, chemicals, sea water, water or water
vapor or in an environment where such
substances may adhere.
2. Provide shading in an environment where
the product is exposed to the sunlight.
3. Do not use in an environment where a heat
source is at a close distance.
4. Do not use in an environment where static
electricity is a problem. It may cause
malfunction or failure of the system. Contact
SMC for use in such an environment.
5. Do not use in an environment where spatters
are generated. There is danger of fires
caused by spattering. Contact SMC for use
in such an environment.
6. Do not use in an environment where the
product is exposed to cutting oil, lubricating
oil or coolant oil. Contact SMC for use in an
environment where the product is exposed
to such liquid as cutting oil, lubricating oil or
coolant oil.
Operating Environment
Warning
1. In periodical inspections, check the follow-
ing items and replace the parts if necessary.
a) Scratches, gouges, abrasion, corrosion
b) Air leakage
c) Twisting, crushing and turning of connected tubes
d) Hardening, deterioration and softening of connected tubes
e) Loosening of nozzles
2. When removing the product, first stop the
pressure supply, exhaust compressed air in
the piping and confirm the condition of
atmospheric release.
3. Do not disassemble or remodel the body of
the product.
Maintenance
Caution
1. To prevent lurching of the nozzle due to air
pressure, confirm that the nozzle is not
loosened or rattling by pulling it by hand
before operation.
2. Make sure to wear safety goggles to protect
yourself from splashed substances.
3. Do not direct the tip of the nozzle at the face
or other parts of a human body. It may cause
danger to personnel.
4. Do not use the product to clean or remove
toxic substances or chemicals.
5. Do not drop, step on or hit the product. It
may cause damage to the product.
6. Do not use the product to disturb public
order or public hygiene.
7. This product is not a toy.
8. After blowing, make sure to hang the prod-
uct on a hook, etc.
If leaving the product in a dusty place, particles will enter the
product and may result in malfunction.
Handling
Warning
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