Warnings
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WARNING
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.
BURN HAZARD
Equipment surfaces and fluid that is heated can become very hot during operation. To avoid severe
burns:
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Do not touch hot fluid or equipment.
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 com-
ponent. See
Technical Specifications
in all equipment manuals.
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Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equipment wetted parts. See
Technical Specifica-
tions
in all equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings. For complete infor-
mation about your material, request Safety Data Sheet (SDS) from distributor or retailer.
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Do not leave the work area while equipment is energized or under pressure.
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Turn off all equipment and follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure
when equipment is not in use.
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Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately with genuine manu-
facturer’s replacement parts only.
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Do not alter or modify equipment. Alterations or modifications may void agency approvals and create
safety hazards.
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Make sure all equipment is rated and approved for the environment in which you are using it.
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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.
