PERSONAL SAFETY
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating
an airless sprayer. Do not use while you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating airless
sprayers may result in serious personal injury.
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Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as
dust mask, non
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skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
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Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before
plugging in.
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Do not overreach. Keep a proper footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the airless sprayer in unexpected situations.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
SERVICE
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Have your airless sprayer serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the airless sprayer is maintained.
If the supply cord of this airless sprayer is damaged it must be replaced by a
specially prepared cord available through the service organization.
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QTech
QT290 Airless Sprayer
PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT! To avoid possible serious body injury, always follow this
procedure whenever the sprayer is shut off, when checking it, when
installing, changing or cleaning tips and whenever you stop spraying.
1
Engage the gun safety latch.
2
Turn the unit off and unplug it from the electrical outlet.
3
Disengage the gun safety latch and trigger the gun to relieve residual fluid
pressure. Hold metal part of the gun in contact with grounded metal pail.
4
Turn the Priming Valve to the open (priming) position to relieve residual
fluid pressure.
5
Re
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engage gun safety latch and close Priming Valve.
If the SPRAY TIP OR
HOSE IS CLOGGED, follow Step 1 through 5 above. Expect paint splashing
into the bucket while relieving pressure during Step 4.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
HANDLE THIS UNIT AS YOU WOULD A LOADED WEAPON!
Extreme high pressure spray can cause extremely serious injury.
OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS
WARNING: HIGH PRESSURE
Never leave pressurized system unattended. Always follow the
PRESSURE
RELIEF PROCEDURE
. Take precautions to avoid high pressure
component rupture.
DANGER: INJECTION INJURY
Skin injection by high pressure paint is not a simple cut. It must be treated
surgically immediately.
WARNING: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Take all precautions to avoid sources of sparks and ignition when spraying.
Keep the machine at least 6 meters away from the spraying operation.
WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES
Always use a respirator, eye protection and protective clothing. Keep clear of
moving parts when starting or operating the sprayer. Do not put your fingers
into any openings to avoid amputation by moving parts or burns on hot parts.
When starting the motor, maintain a safe distance from moving parts of the
equipment. Before adjusting or servicing any mechanical part of the sprayer,
follow the
PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE
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EXPLOSION RISK FROM HALOGENATED HYDROCARBON SOLVENTS
Never use halogenated hydrocarbon solvents in this machine.
Contact with aluminum parts may cause an explosion.
Some of the most common of these solvents are:
Carbontetrachloride
Chlorobenzene
Dichloroethane
Dichloroethyl Ether
Ethylbromide
Ethylchloride
Tethrachloethane
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