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GIOTTO
English
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CONNECTION BETWEEN PUMP, FLEXIBLE HOSE AND
SPRAY GUN BEFORE USING THE EQUIPMENT.
• ALWAYS USE THE FLEXIBLE HOSE SUPPLIED WITH STAN-
DARD KIT. THE USE OF ANY ACCESSORIES OR TOOLING
OTHER THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED IN THIS MANUAL,
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE OR INJURE THE OPERATOR.
• THE FLUID CONTAINED IN THE FLEXIBLE HOSE CAN BE
VERY DANGEROUS. HANDLE THE FLEXIBLE HOSE CARE-
FULLY. DO NOT PULL THE FLEXIBLE HOSE TO MOVE THE
EQUIPMENT. NEVER USE A DAMAGED OR A REPAIRED
FLEXIBLE HOSE.
The high speed of travel of the product in the hose can
create static electricity through discharges and
sparks. It is suggested to earth the equipment.
The pump is earthed through the earth cable
of the supply.
The gun is earthed through the high pressure
flexible hose.
All the conductors near the work area must be earthed.
• NEVER SPRAY OVER FLAMMABLE PRODUCTS OR SOL-
VENTS IN CLOSED PLACES.
• NEVER USE THE TOOLING IN PRESENCE OF POTENTIALLY
EXPLOSIVE GAS.
Always check the product is compatible with the materials
composing the equipment
(pump, spray gun,
flexible hose and accessories)
with which it can
come into contact. Never use paints or
solvents containing Halogen Hydrocarbons
(as the Methylene Chloride)
.
If these products come into contact with aluminium parts can
provoke dangerous chemical reactions with risk of corrosion
and explosion.
IF THE PRODUCT TO BE USED IS TOXIC, AVOID INHALATION
AND CONTACT BY USING PROTECTION GLOVES, GOGGLES
AND PROPER FACE SHIELDS.
TAKE PROPER SAFETY MEASURES FOR THE PROTECTION OF
HEARING IN CASE OF WORK NEAR THE PLANT.
Electrical safety precautions
• Check the "ON/OFF" switch is on the "OFF" position before
connecting the cable to the mains.
• Never carry a plugged-in equipment.
• Disconnect the equipment before storing it and before perfor-
ming any maintenance operation or replacing of accessories.
• Do not carry the equipment neither unplug it by pulling the
electric cable.
Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
• When the tool is used outdoors, use only an extension cable
suited for outdoor use and so marked.
Never attempt to tamper with the calibre of
instruments.
•
Take care when the pumping rod is moving.
Stop the machine whenever someone is within its vicinity.
• Repairs of the electrical equipment should only be carried
out by skilled personnel, otherwise considerabledanger to
the user may result.
SETTING-UP
CONNECTION OF THE FLEXIBLE HOSE TO THE GUN
• Connect the high pressure flexible hose to the pump and
to the gun ensuring to tighten the fittings
(the use of two
wrenches is suggested)
.
NEVER
use sealants on fittings’ threads.
• It is recommended to use the hose provided with the standard
kit
(ref. 35017)
.
NEVER
use a damaged or a repaired flexible hose.
CHECK ON POWER SUPPLY
•
Check the plant is earthed.
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