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HAZARD
CAUSE
SAFEGUARDS
General Safety
Improper operation or maintenance
may create a hazard.
Operators should be given adequate training in
the safe use and maintenance of the equipment
(in accordance with the requirements of
NFPA-33, Chapter 15 in U.S.). Users must
comply with all local and national codes of
practice and insurance company requirements
governing ventilation, fire precautions, operation,
maintenance and housekeeping (in the U.S.,
these are OSHA Sections 1910.94 and
1910.107 and NFPA-33).
Noise Levels
The continuous A-weighted sound
pressure level of this spray gun may
exceed 85dB(A) depending on the
air cap/nozzle set-up being used.
Sound levels are measured using an
impulse sound level meter and
analyzer, when the gun is being used
in a normal spraying application.
Details of actual noise levels
produced by the various air
cap/nozzle set-ups are available on
request.
Wear earplugs when using the spray gun.
Spraying solvent
Pressured air/fluid passage may be
broken when cleaning or flashing
with solvent.
The solvent may be harmful if
contacted with eyes.
Always wear eye protection when spraying or
cleaning the equipment.
Misuse:
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All spray guns project particles at high velocity and must never be aimed t any part of body.
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Never exceed the recommended safe working pressure for any of the equipment used.
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The fitting of non-recommended or non-original accessories or spare parts may create hazardous conditions.
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Before dismantling the equipment for cleaning or maintenance, all pressures, air and material, must be isolated and
released.
Disposal of non-metallic materials must be carried out in an approved manner. Burning may generate toxic fumes.
The removal of waste solvents and coating materials should be carried out by an authorized local waste disposal service.
