Warnings
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313536U
Warnings
The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclama-
tion point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbol refers to procedure-specific risk. Refer back
to these warnings. Additional, product-specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where
applicable.
WARNING
TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD
Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin, inhaled or
swallowed.
• Read Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for handling instructions and to know the specific hazards of the
fluids you are using, including the effects of long-term exposure.
• When spraying, servicing equipment, or when in the work area, always keep work area well
ventilated and always wear appropriate personal protective equipment. See
Personal Protective
Equipment
warnings in this manual.
• Store hazardous fluid in approved containers, and dispose of it according to applicable guidelines.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment and cover all skin when spraying, servicing
equipment, or when in the work area. Protective equipment helps prevent serious injury, including
long-term exposure; inhalation of toxic fumes, mists or vapors; allergic reaction; burns; eye injury and
hearing loss. This protective equipment includes but is not limited to:
• A properly fitting respirator, which may include a supplied-air respirator, chemically impermeable
gloves, protective clothing and foot coverings as recommended by the fluid manufacturer and local
regulatory authority.
• Protective eyewear and hearing protection.
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD
High-pressure fluid from dispensing device, hose leaks, or ruptured components will pierce skin. This
may look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury that can result in amputation.
Get immediate surgical
treatment.
• Engage trigger lock when not dispensing.
• Do not point dispensing device at anyone or at any part of the body.
• Do not put your hand over the fluid outlet.
• Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.
• Follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure
when you stop dispensing and before cleaning, checking,
or servicing equipment.
• Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.
• Check hoses and couplings daily. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately
