Graco Inc. P.O. Box 1441 Minneapolis, MN 55440-1441
Copyright 2007, Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001
ti8501b
ti8522b
Contractor & FTx Spray Guns
Contractor Models: 288420, 288421, 288425, 288475, 288477, 288478, 826085
FTx Models: 288427, 288428, 288429, 288430, 288431, 288436, 288438, 288477,
288478, 826086
Maximum Working Pressure: 3600 psi (248 bar, 24.8 MPa)
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For the application of architectural paints and coatings -
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 hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. Refer back to these Warnings.
Additional, product-specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD
High-pressure fluid from gun, 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.
• Do not point gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
• Do not put your hand over the spray tip.
• Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove,
or rag.
• Do not spray without tip guard and trigger guard
installed.
• Engage trigger lock when not spraying.
•
Follow
Pressure Relief Procedure
in this manual, when
you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, or ser-
vicing equipment
.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes,
in
work area
can ignite or explode. To help prevent
fire and explosion:
• Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
• Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, ciga-
rettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic drop cloths
(potential static arc).
• Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags
and gasoline.
• Do not plug or unplug power cords, or turn power or light
switches on or off when flammable fumes are present.
• Ground all equipment in the work area. See
Grounding
instructions.
• Use only grounded hoses.
• Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering
into pail.
• If there is static sparking or you feel a shock,
stop oper-
ation immediately.
Do not use equipment until you iden-
tify and correct the problem.
• Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
• Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influ-
ence of drugs or alcohol.
• Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or tem-
perature rating of the lowest rated system component.
See
Technical Data
in all equipment manuals.
• Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equip-
ment wetted parts. See
Technical Data
in all
equipment
manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warn-
ings. For complete information about your material,
request MSDS forms from distributor or retailer.
• Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or dam-
aged parts immediately with genuine manufacturer’s
replacement parts only.
• Do not alter or modify equipment.
• Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your
distributor for information.
• Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp
edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces.
• Do not kink or over bend hoses or use hoses to pull
equipment.
• Keep children and animals away from work area.
• Comply with all applicable safety regulations.
PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD
Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chlo-
ride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or flu-
ids containing such solvents in pressurized aluminum
equipment. Such use can cause serious chemical reaction
and equipment rupture, and result in death, serious injury,
and property damage.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
You must wear appropriate protective equipment
when operating, servicing, or in the operating area of
the equipment to help protect you from serious
injury. This equipment includes but is not limited to:
• Protective eyewear
• Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and
solvent manufacturer
• Gloves
• Hearing protection
WARNINGS
311861E
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Refer to your
sprayer instruction manual for Pressure Relief, priming and
spray instructions. Keep these instructions.
Instructions/Parts
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