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Rev. 04/10/03
WARNING - FOLLOW THESE RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION!
• During cleaning and flushing, solvents
can be forcefully expelled from fluid
and air passages. Some solvents can
cause eye injury.
• Be sure all persons in the area are
wearing impact-resistant eye and face protection.
• Even small projectiles can injure eyes and
cause blindness.
• Air under pressure can cause severe injury. Always
shut off air supply, drain hose of air pressure and
disconnect tool from air supply when not in use,
before changing accessories or when making repairs.
Never direct air at yourself or anyone else.
Whipping hoses can cause serious injury.
Always check for damaged or loose hoses
and fittings. Never use quick change
couplings at tool. They add weight and
could fail due to vibration. Instead, add a
hose whip and connect coupling between air supply,
and hose whip, or between hose whip and leader
hose. Do not exceed maximum air pressure of 50 PSI.
• Always use tool a safe distance from other people in
work area.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep tools clean and oiled
for best and safest performance. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories. Wiping or
cleaning rags and other flammable waste materials
must be placed in a tightly closed metal container
and disposed of later in the proper fashion.
• Do not wear loose or ill-fitting clothing, remove
watches and rings.
• Do not over reach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Slipping,
Tripping and Falling can be major
causes of serious injury or death. Be
aware of excess hose left on the
walking or work surface.
• Do not force tool. It will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not abuse hoses or connectors. Never carry tool by
the hose or yank hose to disconnect from air supply.
Keep hoses from heat, oil and sharp edges. Check
hoses for weak or worn condition before each use,
making certain that all connections are secure.
• High sound levels can cause permanent
hearing loss. Protect yourself from
noise. Noise levels vary with work
surface. Wear ear protection.
• When possible, secure work with clamps or vise so
both hands are free to operate tool.
• Repetitive work motions, awkward positions and
exposure to vibration can be harmful to hands
and arms.
• Avoid inhaling dust or handling debris from work
processes which can be harmful to your health.
• Operators and maintenance personnel must be
physically able to handle the bulk, weight and power
of this tool.
• This tool is not intended for use in explosive
atmospheres and is not insulated for contact with
electric power sources.
• Solvent and coatings can be highly
flammable or combustible especially
when sprayed. Adequate exhaust must
be provided to keep air free of
accumulations of flammable vapors.
• Smoking must never be allowed in the spray area.
• Fire extinguishing equipment must be present in
the spray area.
• Never spray near sources of ignition, such as pilot
lights, welders, etc.
• Halogenated hydrocarbon solvents — for example;
methylene chloride, 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. Guns
with stainless steel fluid passages may be used with
these solvents. However, aluminum is widely used in
other spray application equipment - such as material
pumps, cups and regulators, valves, etc. Check all
other equipment items before use and make sure
they can also be used safely with these solvents. Read
the label or data sheet for the material you intend to
spray. If in doubt as to whether or not a coating or
cleaning material is compatible, contact your
material supplier.
• Sprayed materials may be harmful if inhaled, or
if there is contact with the skin. Adequate exhaust
must be provided to keep the air free of
accumulations of toxic materials. Use a
mask or respirator whenever there is
a chance of inhaling sprayed materials.
The mask must be compatible with the
material being sprayed and its concentration.
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