HERKULES G507, Owner'S Manual

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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. See Installation for grounding procedure.
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Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the build up of fumes.
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Extinguish all open flames or pilot lights in the gun washer area.
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Disconnect all electrical equipment in the gun washer area.
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Keep the gun washer area free of debris, including cleaning solutions, rags, and gasoline.
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Do not turn on any light switch in the gun washer area while operating, or if fumes are present.
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Do not smoke in the gun washer area.
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Do not operate a gasoline engine in the gun washer area.
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If there is any static sparking while using the equipment, stop operation immediately. Identify and
correct the problem.
TOXIC FLUID HAZARD
Hazardous fluids or toxic fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in eyes or on the
skin, swallowed, or inhaled.
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Know the specific hazards of the fluid you are using. Read the fluid manufacturer's warnings.
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Store hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local, state
and national guidelines.
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Wear the appropriate protective clothing, gloves, eyewear and respirator.
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Pipe and dispose of the exhaust air safely. If diaphragm fails, the fluid may be exhausted along with
the air.
WARNING
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