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WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Improper grounding, poor ventilation, open flames or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and
result in a fire or explosion and serious injury.
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Ground the equipment and the object being sprayed. Refer to
Grounding
on page 5.
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If there is any static sparking or you feel an electric shock while using this equipment,
stop spray-
ing immediately.
Do not use the equipment until you identify and correct the problem.
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Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the buildup of flammable fumes from solvents or the fluid
being sprayed.
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Keep the spray area free of debris, including solvent, rags, and gasoline.
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Electrically disconnect all equipment in the spray area.
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Extinguish all open flames or pilot lights in the spray area.
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Do not smoke in the spray area.
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Do not turn on or off any light switch in the spray area while operating or if fumes are present.
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Do not operate a gasoline engine in the spray area.
INJECTION HAZARD
Fluid from the dispense gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components can inject fluid into your body and
cause extremely serious injury, including the need for amputation. Splashing fluid in the eyes or on the
skin can also cause serious injury.
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Fluid injected into the skin might look like just a cut, but
it is a serious injury.
Get immediate medi-
cal attention.
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Do not point the gun/valve at anyone or at any part of the body.
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Do not put your hand or fingers over the spray tip/nozzle.
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Do not stop or deflect fluid leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.
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If spraying, always have the trigger guard on the gun when dispensing.
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If the unit is equipped with a gun diffuser, check the gun diffuser operation weekly. Refer to the gun
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manual.
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Be sure the gun/valve trigger safety operates before dispensing.
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Lock the gun/valve trigger safety when you stop dispensing.
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Follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure
on page 8 if the nozzle clogs, and before cleaning, check-
ing or servicing the equipment.
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Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.
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Check the hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn, damaged, or loose parts immediately.
Do not repair high pressure couplings; you must replace the entire hose.
