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WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Improper grounding, poor air ventilation, open flames, or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and
result in fire or explosion and serious injury.
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Ground the equipment and the object being sprayed/dispensed. See Grounding on page 4.
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Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the buildup of flammable fumes from solvent or the fluid being
sprayed.
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Extinguish all the open flames or pilot lights in the spray/dispensing area.
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Electrically disconnect all the equipment in the spray/dispensing area.
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Keep the spray/dispensing area free of debris, including solvent, rags, and gasoline.
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Do not turn on or off any light switch in the spray/dispensing area while operating or if fumes are
present.
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Do not smoke in the spray/dispensing area.
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Do not operate a gasoline engine in the spray/dispensing area.
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If there is any static sparking while using the equipment, stop spraying/dispensing immediately.
Identify and correct the problem.
INSTRUCTIONS
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture, malfunction, or start unexpectedly and result
in a serious injury.
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This equipment is for professional use only.
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Read all the instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment.
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Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. If you are uncertain about usage, call your Graco
distributor.
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Do not alter or modify this equipment. Use only genuine Graco parts and accessories.
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Check the equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
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Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the lowest rated system component. This equip-
ment has a 4050 psi (28.3 MPa, 283 bar) maximum working pressure.
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Use fluids that are compatible with the equipment wetted parts. See the Technical Data section of
all the equipment manuals. Read the fluid manufacturer’s warnings.
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Route the hoses away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces. Do not
expose Graco hoses to temperatures above 180
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F (82
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C) or below –40
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F (–40
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C).
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Do not use the hoses to pull equipment.
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Wear hearing protection when operating this equipment.
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Comply with all applicable local, state, and national fire, electrical, and other safety regulations.
MOVING PARTS HAZARD
Moving parts, such as the air motor piston, can pinch or amputate fingers.
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Do not operate the equipment with the air motor plates removed.
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Keep clear of any moving parts when starting or operating the equipment.
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