Warnings
Warnings
Warnings
The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this
equipment. The exclamation 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 or on
warning labels, 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
WARNING
WARNING
FIRE
FIRE
FIRE AND
AND
AND EXPLOSION
EXPLOSION
EXPLOSION HAZARD
HAZARD
HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work
work
work area
area
area can ignite or explode.
Paint or solvent flowing through the equipment can cause static sparking. To help
prevent fire and explosion:
• Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
• Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps,
and plastic drop cloths (potential static sparking).
• Ground all equipment in the work area. See Grounding
Grounding
Grounding instructions.
• Never spray or flush solvent at high pressure.
• Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
• Do not plug or unplug power cords, or turn power or light switches on or off when
flammable fumes are present.
• Use only grounded hoses.
• Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail. Do not use pail
liners unless they are anti-static or conductive.
• Stop
Stop
Stop operation
operation
operation immediately
immediately
immediately if static sparking occurs or you feel a shock. Do not use
equipment until you identify and correct the problem.
• Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
SPECIAL
SPECIAL
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
CONDITIONS
CONDITIONS FOR
FOR
FOR SAFE
SAFE
SAFE USE
USE
USE
Equipment must comply with the following conditions to avoid a hazardous conditions
which can cause fire or explosion.
• Electrostatic charging hazard. Clean surfaces with a damp cloth and read instructions
for additional techniques to mitigate risk of electrostatic discharge.
PRESSURIZED
PRESSURIZED
PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT HAZARD
HAZARD
HAZARD
Fluid from the equipment, leaks, or ruptured components can splash in the eyes or on
skin and cause serious injury.
• Follow the Pressure
Pressure
Pressure Relief
Relief
Relief Procedure
Procedure
Procedure when you stop spraying/dispensing and before
cleaning, checking, or servicing equipment.
• Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.
• Check hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn or damaged parts
immediately.
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