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WARNING
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD
Spray from the gun/valve, leaks or ruptured components can inject fluid into your body and cause ex-
tremely serious injury, including the need for amputation. Fluid splashed in the eyes or on the skin can
also cause serious injury.
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Fluid injected into the skin might look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury. Get immediate
surgical treatment.
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Do not point the gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
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Do not put your hand or fingers over the spray tip/valve nozzle.
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Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove or rag.
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Do not “blow back” fluid; this is not an air spray system.
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Always have the tip guard and the trigger guard on the gun/valve when spraying/dispensing.
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Be sure the gun trigger safety operates before spraying.
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Lock the gun trigger safety when you stop spraying.
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Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 4 if the spray tip clogs and before cleaning,
checking or servicing the equipment.
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Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.
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Check the hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn, damaged, or loose parts immediately.
Permanently coupled hoses cannot be repaired; replace the entire hose.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Improper grounding, poor ventilation, open flames or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and re-
sult in a fire or explosion and serious injury.
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If there is any static sparking or you feel an electric shock while using this equipment, stop spray-
ing/dispensing immediately. Do not use the equipment until you identify and correct the problem.
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Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the buildup of flammable fumes from solvents or the fluid
being sprayed/dispensed.
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Keep the spray/dispense area free of debris, including solvent, rags, and gasoline.
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Before operating this equipment, electrically disconnect all equipment in the spray/dispense area.
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Before operating this equipment, extinguish all open flames or pilot lights in the spray/dispense
area.
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Do not smoke in the spray/dispense area.
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Do not turn on or off any light switch in the spray/dispense area while spraying/dispensing or while
operating if fumes are present.
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Do not operate a gasoline engine in the spray/dispense area.
TOXIC FLUID HAZARD
Hazardous fluid or toxic fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on the skin,
inhaled, or swallowed.
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Know the specific hazards of the fluid you are using.
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Store hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local,
state and national guidelines.
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Always wear protective eyewear, gloves, clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and
solvent manufacturer.