LOCK OUT / TAG-OUT
Failure to de-energize, disconnect, lock out and tag-out
all power sources before performing equipment maintenance
could cause serious injury or death.
OPERATOR TRAINING
All personnel must be trained before operating finishing
equipment.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture,
malfunction, or start unexpectedly and result in serious injury.
PROJECTILE HAZARD
You may be injured by venting liquids or gases that are released
under pressure, or flying debris.
PINCH POINT HAZARD
Moving parts can crush and cut. Pinch points are basically any areas
where there are moving parts.
INSPECT THE EQUIPMENT DAILY
Inspect the equipment for worn or broken parts on a daily
basis. Do not operate the equipment if you are uncertain
about its condition.
Hazards or unsafe practices which
could result in minor personal
injury, product or property damage.
!
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices which
could result in severe personal
injury, death or substantial
property damage.
!
WARNING
Important installation, operation
or maintenance information.
NOTE
Read the following warnings before using this equipment.
READ THE MANUAL
Before operating finishing equipment, read and understand
all safety, operation and maintenance information provided
in the operation manual.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES
Failure to wear safety glasses with side shields could result
in serious eye injury or blindness.
NEVER MODIFY THE EQUIPMENT
Do not modify the equipment unless the manufacturer provides
written approval.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EMPLOYER TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION TO THE OPERATOR OF THE EQUIPMENT.
KNOW WHERE AND HOW TO SHUT OFF THE EQUIPMENT
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE
Always follow the pressure relief procedure in the equipment
instruction manual.
NOISE HAZARD
You may be injured by loud noise. Hearing protection may be
required when using this equipment.
STATIC CHARGE
Fluid may develop a static charge that must be dissipated through proper
grounding of the equipment, objects to be sprayed and all other electrically
conductive objects in the dispensing area. Improper grounding or sparks
can cause a hazardous condition and result in fire, explosion or electric
shock and other serious injury.
PROP 65 WARNING
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WEAR RESPIRATOR
Toxic fumes can cause serious injury or death if inhaled.
Wear a respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent
manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheet.
TOXIC FLUID & FUMES
Hazardous fluid or toxic fumes can cause serious injury or death if
splashed in the eyes or on the skin, inhaled, injected or swallowed.
LEARN and KNOW the specific hazards or the fluids you are using.
Follow the requirements of the Material Safety Data Sheet
supplied by your coating material manufacturer.
KEEP EQUIPMENT GUARDS IN PLACE
Do not operate the equipment if the safety devices have been
removed.
!
WARNING
AUTOMATIC EQUIPMENT
Automatic equipment may start suddenly without warning.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Improper equipment grounding, poor ventilation, open flame or sparks
can cause a hazardous condition and result in fire or explosion and
serious injury. Halogenated hydrocarbon solvents - for example;
methylene chloride and 1, 1, 1 - Trichloroethane are not chemically
compatible with the aluminum that might be used in many system
components. The chemical reaction caused by these solvents reacting
with aluminum can become violent and lead to an equipment explosion.
MEDICAL ALERT
Any injury caused by high pressure liquid can be serious. If you are
injured or even suspect an injury:
• Go to an emergency room immediately.
• Tell the doctor you suspect an injection injury.
• Show the doctor this medical information or the medical alert
card provided with your airless spray equipment.
• Tell the doctor what kind of fluid you were spraying or
dispensing.
GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
To prevent contact with the fluid, please note the following:
• Never point the gun/valve at anyone or any part of the body.
• Never put hand or fingers over the spray tip.
• Never attempt to stop or deflect fluid leaks with your hand,
body, glove or rag.
• Always have the tip guard on the spray gun before spraying.
• Always ensure that the gun tri-gger safety operates before
spraying.
Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD's) CTD's, or musculoskeletal disorders, involve damage to the hand, involve loss of manual dexterity, and nonspecific pain the hands, wrists
elbows, shoulders, neck and back. Carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis (such as tennis elbow or rotor cuff syndrome) are examples of CTD's. CTD's can also be caused by
such activities as sewing, golf, tennis and bowling, to name a few. Pain, tingling, or numbness in the shoulder, forearm, wrist, hands or fingers, especially during the night,
may be early symptoms of a CTD. Do not ignore them. Should you experience any such symptoms, see a physician immediately. Other early symptoms may include vague
discomfort in the in the arm. Ignoring early symptoms and continued repetitive use of the arm, wrist and hand can lead to serious disability.
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