Warnings
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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 symbol refers to procedure-specific risk.
When these symbols appear in the body of this manual, refer back to these Warnings. Additional, product-specific
warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
WARNING
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.
PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD
Fluid from the equipment, leaks, or ruptured components can splash in the eyes or on skin and cause
serious injury.
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Follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure
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.
