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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
HYDRA X
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SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR AIRLESS
SPRAYING
1.1
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS USED
This manual contains information that must be read and
understood before using the equipment. When you come to
an area that has one of the following symbols, pay particular
attention and make certain to heed the safeguard.
This symbol indicates a potential hazard
that may cause serious injury or loss of life.
Important safety information will follow.
Attention
This symbol indicates a potential hazard
to you or to the equipment. Important
information that tells how to prevent
damage to the equipment or how to avoid
causes of minor injuries will follow.
Danger of skin injection
Danger of fire from solvent and paint fumes
Danger of explosion from solvent, paint
fumes and incompatible materials
Danger of injury from inhalation of harmful
vapors
Danger of injury from electric shock
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Notes give important information which
should be given special attention.
WARNING! CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
This product can expose you to chemicals
including lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
The engine exhaust from models with gas-
powered engines can expose you to carbon
monoxide which is known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
and other reproductive harm.
For more information go to www.
P65warnings.ca.gov.
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SAFETY HAZARDS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: INJECTION INJURY
A high pressure stream produced by this
equipment can pierce the skin and underlying
tissues, leading to serious injury and possible
amputation.
Do not treat a spraying injury as a harmless cut. In
case of injury to the skin through coating materials
or solvents, consult a doctor immediately for
quick and expert treatment. Inform the doctor
about the coating material or solvent used.
PREVENTION:
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NEVER aim the gun at any part of the body.
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NEVER allow any part of the body to touch the fluid stream.
DO NOT allow body to touch a leak in the fluid hose.
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NEVER put your hand in front of the gun. Gloves will not
provide protection against an injection injury.
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ALWAYS lock the gun trigger, shut the fluid pump off and
release all pressure before servicing, cleaning the tip guard,
changing tips, or leaving unattended. Pressure will not be
released by turning off the engine. The PRIME/SPRAY valve
or pressure bleed valve must be turned to their appropriate
positions to relieve system pressure.
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ALWAYS keep tip guard in place while spraying. The tip
guard provides some protection but is mainly a warning
device.
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ALWAYS remove the spray tip before flushing or cleaning
the system.
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NEVER use a spray gun without a working trigger lock and
trigger guard in place.
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All accessories must be rated at or above the maximum
operating pressure range of the sprayer. This includes
spray tips, guns, extensions, and hose.
