Warnings
Warnings
The following
warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance and repair of this equipment. The
exclamation p
oint symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbol refers to procedure-specific
risks. When th
ese symbols appear in the body of this manual or on warning labels, refer backtothese
Warnings. Pr
oduct-specific hazard symbols and warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout
the body of th
is manual where applicable.
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable
fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. To help
prevent fir
e and explosion:
• Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
• Eliminat
e all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and
plastic d
rop cloths (potential static arc).
• Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
• Do not plug or unplug power cords, or turn power or light switches on or off when flammable
fumes are present.
•Grounda
ll equipment in the work area. See Grounding instructions.
• Use only grounded hoses.
• Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail. Do not use pail liners unless
they are antistatic or conductive.
• Stop op
eration immediately if static sparking occurs or you feel a shock, Do not use
equipm
ent until you identify and correct the problem.
• Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD
High-pressure fluid from gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components will pierce skin. This may
look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury that can result in amputation. Get immediate surgical
treatment.
•Dono
t spray without tip guard and trigger guard installed.
• Engage trigger lock when not spraying.
• Do not point gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
•Dono
t put your hand over the spray tip.
• Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.
• Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure when you stop spraying/dispensing and before
cleaning, checking, or servicing equipment.
•Tig
hten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.
• Check hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
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