Warnings
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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 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.
TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD
Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin, inhaled, or
swallowed.
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Read MSDSs to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using.
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Store hazardous fluid in approved containers, and dispose of it according to applicable guidelines.
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Always wear chemically impermeable gloves when spraying, dispensing, or cleaning equipment.
PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD
Use of fluids that are incompatible with aluminum in pressurized equipment can cause serious chemical
reaction and equipment rupture. Failure to follow this warning can result in death, serious injury, or prop-
erty damage.
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Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or flu-
ids containing such solvents.
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Many other fluids may contain chemicals that can react with aluminum. Contact your material sup-
plier for compatibility.
MOVING PARTS HAZARD
Moving parts can pinch, cut or amputate fingers and other body parts.
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Keep clear of moving parts.
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Do not operate equipment with protective guards or covers removed.
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Pressurized equipment can start without warning. Before checking, moving, or servicing equipment,
follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure
and disconnect all power sources.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Wear appropriate protective equipment when in the work area to help prevent serious injury, including
eye injury, hearing loss, inhalation of toxic fumes, and burns. This protective equipment includes but is
not limited to:
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Protective eyewear, and hearing protection.
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Respirators, protective clothing, and gloves as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer
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