Warnings / Mises en garde / Advertencias
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Warnings
The following are general Warnings related to the safe setup, use, maintenance and repair of this equipment. Additional,
more specific warnings may be found throughout the text of this manual where applicable.
Warnings
Fire and Explosion Hazard
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. To help prevent fire and
explosion:
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Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
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Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic drop cloths
(potential static arc).
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Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
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Do not plug or unplug power cords, turn sprayer power switch or turn lights on or off when flammable fumes are
present.
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Ground equipment and conductive objects in work area. See Grounding instructions.
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Use only grounded hoses.
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Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail.
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If there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop operation immediately. Do not use equipment until you
identify and correct the problem.
Fluid 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 medical attention.
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Do not point gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
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Do not put your hand over the spray tip.
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Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.
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Do not spray without tip guard and trigger guard installed.
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Engage trigger lock when not spraying.
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Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, or
servicing equipment.
Pressurized Aluminum Parts Hazard
Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or fluids containing
such solvents in pressurized aluminum equipment. Such use can cause serious chemical reaction and equipment
rupture, and result in death, serious injury, and property damage.
Pressurized Equipment Hazard
Fluid from the gun/dispense valve, leaks, or ruptured components can splash in the eyes or on skin
and cause serious injury.
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Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, or
servicing equipment.
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Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.
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Check hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
Personal Protective Equipment
Wear proper protective equipment when operating or servicing this equipment or when in the operating area to help
protect yourself from serious injury, including eye injury, hearing loss and burns. This equipment includes, but is not
limited to:
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Protective eyewear
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Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer
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Gloves
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Hearing protection
