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The following hazards may occur during the normal use of this equipment. 

Please read the following chart before using this equipment.

Fire

Solvent Spray

Inhaling Toxic Substances

Explosion Hazard - 

Incompatible Materials

General Safety

Cumulative Trauma

Disorders ("CTD's")

CTD's, or musculoskeletal 

disorders, involve damage 

to the hands, wrists, 

elbows, shoulders, neck, 

and back. Carpal tunnel 

syndrome and tendonitis 

(such as tennis elbow or 

rotator cuff syndrome) are 

examples of CTD's.

Solvent and coatings can be highly 

flammable or combustible especially when 

sprayed.

During use and while cleaning and flushing, 

solvents can be forcefully expelled from 

fluid and air passages.  Some solvents can 

cause eye injury.

Certain materials may be harmful if inhaled, 

or if there is contact with the skin.

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.

Improper operation or maintenance of 

equipment.

Use of hand tools may cause cumulative 

trauma disorders ("CTD's").
CTD's, when using hand tools, tend to affect 

the upper extremities. Factors which may 

increase the risk of developing a CTD include:
1.  High frequency of the activity.

2.  Excessive force, such as gripping, 

pinching, or pressing with the hands and 

fingers.

3.  Extreme or awkward finger, wrist, or arm 

positions.

4.  Excessive duration of the activity.

5.  Tool vibration.

6.  Repeated pressure on a body part.

7.  Working in cold temperatures.
CTD's can also be caused by such activities 

as sewing, golf, tennis, and bowling, to 

name a few.

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.

Wear eye protection.

Follow the requirements of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) supplied 

by your coating material manufacturer.

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. Equipment must be as pre-

scribed by an industrial hygienist or safety expert, and be NIOSH 

approved.

Guns with stainless steel internal passageways may be used 

with these solvents. However, aluminum is widely used in other 

spray application equipment - such as material pumps, regula-

tors, valves, and this gun and cup. Check all 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.

Operators should be given adequate training in the safe use 

and maintenance of the equipment (in accordance with the 

requirements of NFPA-33, Chapter 15). Users must comply with 

all local and national codes of practice and insurance company 

requirements governing ventilation, fire precautions, operation, 

maintenance, and housekeeping. These are OSHA Sections 

1910.94 and 1910.107 and NFPA-33.

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 hand, loss of 

manual dexterity, and nonspecific pain in the arm. Ignoring early 

symptoms and continued repetitive use of the arm, wrist, and 

hand can lead to serious disability. Risk is reduced by avoiding or 

lessening factors 1-7.

HAZARD CAUSE 

SAFEGUARDS

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