Warnings
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3A0537M
Warnings
The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclama-
tion point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. When
these symbols appear in the body of this manual, refer back to these warnings. Product-specific hazard symbols and
warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in the work area can ignite or explode. To help prevent
fire and explosion:
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Use equipment only in a 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 arc).
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Keep the 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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Ground all equipment in the work area. See
Grounding
instructions.
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Use only grounded hoses.
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Hold the gun firmly to the side of a grounded pail when triggering into a pail.
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If there is static sparking or you feel a shock,
stop operation immediately.
Do not use the equipment
until you identify and correct the problem.
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Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
Static charge may build up on plastic parts during cleaning and could discharge and ignite flammable
vapors. To help prevent fire and explosion:
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Clean plastic parts only in a well-ventilated area.
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Do not clean with a dry cloth.
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Do not operate electrostatic guns in the equipment work area.
PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD
Fluid from the gun/dispense valve, leaks, or ruptured components can splash in the eyes or on skin and
cause serious injury.
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Follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure
when you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, or ser-
vicing the equipment.
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Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.
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Check hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
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 swal-
lowed.
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Read the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 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.
