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Warnings
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. To help pre
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vent fire and explosion:
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
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drop cloths (potential static arc).
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
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fumes are present.
Ground all equipment in the work area.
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Use only grounded hoses.
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Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail.
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If there is static sparking or you feel a shock,
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stop operation immediately
. Do not use equip-
ment until you identify and correct the problem.
Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
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PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD
Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenated hydrocarbon
solvents or fluids containing such solvents in pressurized aluminum equipment. Such
use can cause serious chemical reaction and equipment rupture, and result in death,
serious injury, and property damage.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
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
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component. See
Technical Data
in all equipment manuals.
Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equipment wetted parts. See
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Technical Data
in
all equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings. For complete informa
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tion about your material, request MSDS forms from distributor or retailer.
Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately with genuine
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manufacturer’s replacement parts only.
Do not alter or modify equipment.
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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.
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MOVING PARTS HAZARD
Moving parts can pinch or amputate fingers and other body parts.
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 equip
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ment, follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure
in this manual. Disconnect power or air supply.
BURN HAZARD
Equipment surfaces and fluid that’s heated can become very hot during operation. To avoid
severe burns, do not touch hot fluid or equipment. Wait until equipment/fluid has cooled completely.
