Warnings
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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. Refer
back to these Warnings. Additional, product-specific warnings may be found 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. To help pre-
vent 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 arc).
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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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Ground all equipment in the work area. See
Grounding
instructions.
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Use only grounded hoses.
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Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail.
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If there is static sparking or you feel a shock,
stop operation immediately.
Do not use equipment
until you identify and correct the problem.
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Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR SAFE USE
Equipment must comply with the following conditions to avoid a hazardous condition which can cause
fire or explosion.
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All label and marking material must be cleaned with a damp cloth (or equivalent).
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The electronic monitoring system is required to be grounded. See
Grounding
instructions.
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.
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Do not point gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
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Do not put your hand over the spray tip.
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Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.
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Do not spray without tip guard and trigger guard installed.
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Engage trigger lock when not spraying.
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Follow
Pressure Relief Procedure
in this manual, when you stop spraying and before cleaning,
checking, or servicing equipment.
PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD
Fluid from the gun/dispense valve, leaks, or ruptured components can splash in the eyes or on skin
and cause serious injury.
•
Follow
Pressure Relief Procedure
in this manual, when you stop spraying 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.
WARNING
