Warnings
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3A6938D
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 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.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in
work area
can ignite or explode. Paint or sol-
vent flowing through the equipment can cause static sparking. To help prevent fire and explosion:
•
Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
•
Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic drop
cloths (potential static sparking).
•
Ground all equipment in the work area. See
instructions.
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Never spray or flush solvent at high pressure.
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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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Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail. Do not use pail liners unless they
are anti-static or conductive.
•
Stop operation immediately
if static sparking occurs or you feel a shock
.
Do not use equipment
until you identify and correct the problem.If there is static sparking or you feel a shock,
stop oper-
ation immediately.
Do not use equipment until you identify and correct the problem.
Static charge may build up on plastic parts during cleaning and could discharge and ignite flammable
vapors. To help prevent fire and explosion:
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Clean plastic parts only in a well ventilated area.
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Do not clean with a dry cloth.
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Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD
Fluid from the equipment, leaks, or ruptured components can splash in the eyes or on skin and cause
serious injury.
•
Follow the
when you stop spraying/dispensing 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.
