Warnings
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Warnings
The following warnings are for the safe setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The excla-
mation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. Refer
back to these Warnings. Additional, product-specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual
where applicable.
WARNING
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
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Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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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. For complete information about your material,
request MSDS forms from distributor or retailer.
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Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately with genuine manufacturer’s
replacement parts only.
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Do not alter or modify equipment.
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Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your 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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Keep children and animals away from work area.
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Comply with all applicable safety regulations.
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.
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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 EQUIPMENT HAZARD
Fluid from the gun/dispense valve, leaks, or ruptured components can splash in the eyes or on skin and cause seri-
ous 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
You must wear appropriate protective equipment when operating, servicing, or when in the operating area of the
equipment to help protect you from serious injury, including eye injury, inhalation of toxic fumes, burns, and hearing
loss. 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
