Warning
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Warning
The following are general warnings related to the safe setup, use, grounding, maintenance and repair of the this
equipment. In the text of this manual, the exclamation point symbol alerts you to a warning andd the hazard symbol
refers to specific risks. Refer back to these General Warning pages. Aditional procedure-specific warnings will be
included 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
fire and explosion:
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Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
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Sprayer generates sparks. When flammable liquids are used near the sprayer or for flushing or
cleaning, keep sprayer at least 20 feet (6 m) away from explosive vapors.
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Do not clean with materials having flash points lower than 70° F (21° C). Use water-based material
or mineral spirits-type material only. For complete information about your fluid, request the MSDS
from the fluid distributor or retailer.
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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, or turn power or light switches 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.
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Keep a fire extinguisher in the work area.
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.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
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Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system
component. See
Technical Data
in all equipment manuals.
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Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equipment wetted parts. See
Technical Data
in all
equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings.
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Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
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Do not alter or modify equipment.
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For professional use only.
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Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your Graco distributor for information.
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Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces.
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Do not kink or over bend hoses or use hoses to pull equipment.
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Comply with all applicable safety regulations.
