Warnings
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Warnings
The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclama
tion point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. When
these symbols appear in the body of this manual or on warning labels, refer back to these Warnings. Product-specific
hazard symbols and warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this manual where
applicable.
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD
High-pressure spray is able to inject toxins into the body and cause serious bodily injury. In the event
that injection occurs,
get immediate surgical treatment.
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Do not aim the gun at, or spray any person or animal.
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Keep hands and other body parts away from the discharge. For example, do not try to stop leaks
with any part of the body.
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Always use the nozzle tip guard. Do not spray without nozzle tip guard in place.
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Use Graco nozzle tips.
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Use caution when cleaning and changing nozzle tips. In the case where the nozzle tip clogs while
spraying, follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure
for turning off the unit and relieving the pressure
before removing the nozzle tip to clean.
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Equipment maintains pressure after power is shut off.
Do not leave the equipment energized or
under pressure while unattended.
Follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure
when the equipment is
unattended or not in use, and before servicing, cleaning, or removing parts.
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Check hoses and parts for signs of damage. Replace any damaged hoses or parts.
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This system is capable of producing
4000
psi. Use Graco replacement parts or accessories that are
rated a minimum of
4000
psi.
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Always engage the trigger lock when not spraying. Verify the trigger lock is functioning properly.
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Verify that all connections are secure before operating the unit.
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Know how to stop the unit and bleed pressure quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in
work area
can ignite or explode. Paint or sol
vent flowing through the equipment can cause static sparking. 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 sparking).
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Ground all equipment in the work area. See
Grounding
instructions.
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Never spray or flush solvent at high pressure.
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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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Use only grounded hoses.
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Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail. Do not use pail liners unless they
are anti-static or conductive.
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Stop operation immediately
if static sparking occurs or you feel a shock
.
Do not use equipment
until you identify and correct the problem.
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Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
