Warnings
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Warnings
The following general warnings are related to the safe setup, use, grounding, maintenance and repair of this equip-
ment. The exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure-spe-
cific risks. Refer to these Warnings.
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent, in work area can ignite or explode. To help prevent fire and explo-
sion:
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Use equipment in well ventilated area only.
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Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
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Ground equipment in the work area. See
Grounding
instructions.
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If there is static sparking or you feel a shock,
stop operation immediately.
Do not use equipment
until you identify and correct the problem.
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Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD
Fluid from the gun/dispense valve, leaks, or ruptured components can splash in the eyes or on skin and
cause serious injury.
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Follow
Pressure Relief Procedure
in this manual, when you stop spraying and before cleaning,
checking, or servicing equipment.
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Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.
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Check hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
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Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system
component. See
Technical Data
in all equipment manuals.
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Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equipment wetted parts. See
Technical Data
in all
equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings.
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Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
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Do not alter or modify equipment.
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Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your ASM distributor for information.
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Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces.
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Do not kink or over bend hoses or use hoses to pull equipment.
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Keep children and animals away from work area.
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Comply with all applicable safety regulations.
PLASTIC PARTS CLEANING SOLVENT HAZARD
Use only compatible water-based solvents to clean plastic structural or pressure-containing parts. Many
solvents can degrade plastic parts and cause them to fail, which could cause serious injury or property
damage. See
Technical Data
in this and all other equipment instruction manuals. Read fluid and solvent
manufacturer’s warnings.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
You must wear appropriate protective equipment when operating, servicing, or when in the operating
area of the equipment to help protect you from serious injury, including eye injury, inhalation of toxic
fumes, burns, and hearing loss. This equipment includes but is not limited to:
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Protective eyewear
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Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer
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Gloves
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Hearing protection
