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06/04/12
reAd tHis iNstructioN MANuAl cArefully
ANd uNderstANd All iNforMAtioN before
oPerAtiNg tHis tool. KeeP for future use.
• Always operate, inspect and maintain this spray gun in
accordance with American National Standards Institute Safety Code
of Portable Air Tools (ANSI B186.1) and any other applicable safety
codes and regulations.
• During use and while cleaning and flushing
spray gun sol vents can be expelled. Some
solvents can cause eye injury. Always wear
eye protection.
• Be sure all in the area are wearing im pact-
resistant eye and face protection.
• Even small projectiles can in jure eyes and
cause blind
ness.
• High sound levels can cause per ma nent hear ing
loss. Protect your self from noise. Noise levels
vary with work sur face. Wear ear pro tec tion.
• Repetitive work motions, awk ward po si tions and
ex po sure to vibration can be harm ful to hands
and arms.
• Air under pressure can cause severe injury.
Al ways shut off air supply, drain hose of air
pres sure and dis con nect tool from air supply
when not in use, be fore chang ing ac ces so ries
or when mak ing re pairs. Nev er di rect air at
your self or anyone else. Whip ping hos es can
cause serious injury. Al ways check for damaged
or loose hoses and fit tings. Never use quick
change cou plings at tool. They add weight and
could fail due to vi bra tion. In stead, add a hose
whip and con nect cou pling be tween air sup ply
and hose whip, or be tween hose whip and
leader hose. Do not ex ceed max i mum air inlet
pres sure of 43 PSI.
• Always use spray gun at a safe distance from other peo ple
in work area.
• Maintain spray gun with care. Keep tools clean and oiled for best
and safest performance. Follow in struc tions for lu bri cat ing
and chang ing ac ces so ries. Wiping or clean ing rags and other
flam ma ble waste materials must be placed in a tight ly closed
metal con tain er and disposed of later in the prop er fash ion.
• Do not wear loose or ill-fit ting clothing; re move watch es and rings.
• Do not over reach. Keep prop er footing and
bal ance at all times. Slip ping, trip ping and
falling can be a ma jor cause of se ri ous in ju ry
or death. Be aware of excess hose left on the
walk ing or work sur face.
• Do not abuse hoses or con nec tors. Never
carry spray gun by the hose or yank hose to
dis con nect from air sup ply. Keep hoses from
heat, oil and sharp edg es. Check hoses for
weak or worn condition before each use,
mak ing cer tain that all con nec tions are se cure.
• When possible, secure work with clamps or vise so both hands
are free to op er ate tool.
• Solvent and paint coatings can be highly
flammable when sprayed. Adequate ventilation
exhaust must be provided to keep air free of
accumulations of flammable materials. Smoking
must never be allowed in the spray area. Fire extinguishing
equipment must be present in the paint spray area.
• Certain painting solvent materials may be
harmful if inhaled, or if there is contact with
the skin. Always follow the requirements of the
Material Safety Data Sheet supplied by your
coating material manufacturer. Adequate
exhaust ventilation must be provided to keep
the air free of accumulations of toxic materials. Always use a
mask or respirator whenever there is a chance of inhaling
sprayed materials. The mask must be compatible with the
material being sprayed and its concentration. Respirator
equipment must be NIOSH approved.
• Halogenated hydrocarbon solvents -
for example: methylene chloride and
1,1,1,-Trichlorethene are not chemically
compatible with the aluminum that might be
used in spray gun components. The chemical
reaction caused by these solvents reacting with aluminum can
become violent and lead to an equipment explosion. Guns with
stainless steel internal passageways may be used with these
solvents. However, aluminum is widely used in other spray
application equipment. Check all equipment items before use and
make sure they can also be used safely with these solvents. Read
the label or data sheet for the material you intend to spray. If in
doubt as to whether or not a coating or cleaning material is
compatible, contact your material supplier.
• Spray gun operators should be given adequate training in the
safe use and maintenance of the equipment. Users must comply
with all local and national codes of practice and insurance
company requirements governing ventilation, fire precautions,
operation, maintenance, and housekeeping. These are OSHA
Sections 1910.94 and 1910.107 and NFPA-33.
• Use of spray guns may cause cumulative trauma disorders
(CTD's). CTD's, when using spray guns, tend to affect the upper
extremities. Factors which may increase the risk of developing a
CTD include:
1. High frequency of the activity.
2. Excessive force, such as gripping, pinching, or pressing with
the hands and fingers.
3. Extreme or awkward finger, wrist, or arm positions.
4. Excessive duration of the activity.
5. Vibration.
6. Repeated pressure on a body part.
7. Working in cold temperatures.
CTD's can also be caused by sports activities. Pain, tingling,
or numbness in the shoulder, forearm, wrist, hands, or fingers,
especially during the night, may be early symptoms of a CTD.
Do not ignore them. Should you experience any such symptoms,
see a physician immediately. Other early symptoms may include
vague discomfort in the hand, loss of manual dexterity, and
nonspecific pain in the arm. Ignoring early symptoms and
continued repetitive use of the arm, wrist, and hand can lead
to a serious disability.
WARNING
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS COULD RE SULT IN IN JU RY.
MANDATORY ACTION
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