Warnings
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Warnings
The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The
exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks.
When these symbols appear in the body of this manual or on warning labels, refer back to these Warnings.
Product-specific hazard symbols and warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this
manual where applicable.
WARNING
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
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Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system
component. See Technical Specifications in all equipment manuals.
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Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equipment wetted parts. See Technical
Specifications in all equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings. For
complete information about your material, request Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) from distributor or
retailer.
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Turn off all equipment and follow the Pressure Relief Procedure when equipment is not in use.
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Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately with genuine
manufacturer’s replacement parts only.
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Do not alter or modify equipment. Alterations or modifications may void agency approvals and create
safety hazards.
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Make sure all equipment is rated and approved for the environment in which you are using it.
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Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your 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.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. Paint or
solvent flowing through the equipment can cause static sparking. To help prevent fire and explosion:
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Use equipment only in well-ventilated area.
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Eliminate all ignition sources, such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic drop
cloths (potential static sparking).
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Ground all equipment in the work area. See Grounding instructions.
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Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
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Do not plug or unplug power cords, or turn power or light switches on or off when flammable fumes
are present.
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Use only grounded hoses.
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Stop operation immediately if static sparking occurs or you feel a shock. Do not use equipment until
you identify and correct the problem.
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Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
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Route exhaust away from all ignition sources. If diaphragm ruptures, fluid may be exhausted with air.
