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SAFETY WARNINGS
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Solvents and coating materials can be highly flammable or combustible when sprayed.
ALWAYS ref
to the coating material supplier's instructions and MSDS sheets before using this equipment.
Users must comply with all local and national codes of practice and insurance company requiremen
governing ventilation, fire precautions, operation and house-keeping of working areas.
This equipment, as supplied, is NOT suitable for use with Halogenated Hydrocarbons.
Static Electricity can be generated by fluid and/or air passing through hoses, by the spraying proces
and by cleaning non- conductive parts with cloths. To prevent ignition sources from static discharge
earth continuity must be maintained to the spraygun and other metallic equipment used. It is essen1 to
use conductive air and/or fluid hoses.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Toxic vapors -
When sprayed, certain materials may be poisonous, create irritation or be otherwise
harmful to health. Always read all labels, safety data sheets and follow any recommendations for th
material before spraying.
If
In doubt, contact your material supplier.
The use of respiratory protective equipment is recommended at all times. The type of equipment m1
be compatible with the material being sprayed.
Always wear eye protection when spraying or cleaning the spray gun
Gloves must be worn when spraying or cleaning the equipment.
TRAINING
Personnel should be given adequate training in the safe use of spraying equipment.
MISUSE
Never aim a spray gun at any part of the body.
Never exceed the max. recommended safe working pressure for the equipment.
Before cleaning or maintenance, all pressure must be isolated and relieved from the equipment.
The product's metal parts can be cleaned using a gun-washing machine. However, this equipment
should not be left inside gun-washing machines for prolonged periods of time. Certain
seals
and
a-rings may not be solvent compatible.
NOISE LEVELS
The A-weighted sound level of spray guns may exceed 85 dB (A) depending on the set-up being use
Details of actual noise levels are available on request. It is recommended that ear protection is worn
all times when spraying.
OPERATING
Spray Equipment using high pressures may be subject to recoil forces. Under certain circumstances
such forces could result in repetitive strain injury to the operator.
