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Safety Precautions
This manual contains information that must be read and understood
before using the equipment. When you come to an area that has
one of the following symbols, pay particular attention and make
certain to heed the safeguard.
This symbol indicates a potential hazard which may cause
serious injury or loss of life. Important safety information will
follow.
This symbol indicates a potential hazard to you or to the equipment.
Important information that tells how to prevent damage to the
equipment or how to avoid causes of minor injuries will follow.
HAZARD: Injection injury - A high pressure stream produced
by this equipment can pierce the skin and underlying
tissues, leading to serious injury and possible
amputation. See a physician immediately.
DO NOT TREAT AN INJECTION INJURY AS A SIMPLE CUT!
Injection can lead to amputation. See a physician immediately.
The maximum operating range of the gun is 5000 PSI / 35 MPa
fluid pressure.
PREVENTION:
• NEVER aim the gun at any part of the body.
• NEVER allow any part of the body to touch the fluid stream. DO
NOT allow body to touch a leak in the fluid hose.
• NEVER put your hand in front of the gun. Gloves will not
provide protection against an injection injury.
• ALWAYS lock the gun trigger, shut the pump off, and release all
pressure before servicing, cleaning the tip or guard, changing
tip, or leaving unattended. Pressure will not be released by
turning off the motor. The PRIME/SPRAY valve must be turned
to PRIME to relieve the pressure. Refer to the PRESSURE
RELIEF PROCEDURE described in the pump manual.
• ALWAYS keep the tip guard in place while spraying. The tip guard
provides some protection but is mainly a warning device.
• ALWAYS remove the spray tip before flushing or cleaning the
system.
• The paint hose can develop leaks from wear, kinking and abuse.
A leak can inject material into the skin. Inspect the hose before
each use.
• NEVER use a spray gun without a trigger lock and trigger guard
in place and in good working order.
• All accessories must be rated at or above the maximum
operating pressure range of the airless sprayer. This includes
spray tips, guns, extensions, and hose.
WARNING
NOTE: Notes give important information which should
be given special attention.
CAUTION
WARNING
G-15XL
Stainless Steel Gun
Model Number 0296470
Form No. 0296462A
HAZARD: EXPLOSION OR FIRE - Solvent and paint fumes can
explode or ignite. Severe injury and/or property
damage can occur.
PREVENTION:
• Provide extensive exhaust and fresh air introduction to keep the
air within the spray area free from accumulation of flammable
vapors.
• Avoid all ignition sources such as static electric sparks, open
flames, pilot lights, and hot objects. Connecting or disconnecting
power cords or working light switches can make sparks.
• Do not smoke in spray area.
• Fire extinguisher must be present and in good working order.
• Place paint pump at a minimum of 3 feet (preferably more) into a
separate, well ventilated room from the spray object or at least
20 feet from the spray object in a well ventilated area (add more
hose if necessary). Flammable vapors are often heavier than
air. Floor area must be extremely well ventilated. The paint
pump contains arcing parts that emit spark and can ignite
vapors.
• The equipment and objects in and around the spray area must
be properly grounded to prevent static sparks.
• Use only conductive or grounded high pressure fluid hose. Gun
must be grounded through hose connections.
• Power cord must be connected to a grounded circuit.
• Always flush unit into a separate metal container, at low pump
pressure, with spray tip removed. Hold gun firmly against side of
container to ground container and prevent static sparks.
• Follow the material and solvent manufacturer's warnings and
instructions.
• Use extreme caution when using materials with a flashpoint
below 70° F (21° C). Flashpoint is the temperature that a fluid
can produce enough vapors to ignite.
• Plastic can cause static sparks. Never hang plastic to enclose a
spray area. Do not use plastic drop cloths when spraying
flammable materials.
• Use lowest possible pressure to flush equipment.
GAS ENGINE (WHERE APPLICABLE)
Always place pump outside of structure in fresh air. Keep all
solvents away from the engine exhaust. Never fill fuel tank with a
running or hot engine. Hot surface can ignite spilled fuel. Always
attach ground wire from pump unit to a grounded object, such as a
metal water pipe. Refer to engine owner’s manual for complete
safety information.
HAZARD: EXPLOSION HAZARD DUE TO INCOMPATIBLE
MATERIALS - Will cause severe injury or property
damage. This equipment contains aluminum and
cannot be used with halogenated hydrocarbon
solvents.
PREVENTION:
• Do not use materials containing bleach or chlorine.
• Do not use halogenated hydrocarbon solvents such as
mildewcide, methylene chloride and 1,1,1 - trichloroethane.
They are not compatible with aluminum.
• Contact your coating supplier about the compatibility of material
with aluminum.
HAZARD: HAZARDOUS VAPORS - Paints, solvents,
insecticides, and other materials can be harmful if
inhaled or come in contact with the body. Vapors can
cause severe nausea, fainting, or poisoning.
PREVENTION:
• Use a respirator or mask if vapors can be inhaled. Read all
instructions supplied with the mask to be sure it will provide the
necessary protection.
• Wear protective eyewear.
• Wear protective clothing as required by coating manufacturer.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN:
Injection into the skin is a traumatic injury. It is
important to treat the injury as soon as possible. DO
NOT delay treatment to research toxicity. Toxicity is a
concern with some coatings injected directly into the
blood stream. Consultation with a plastic surgeon or
reconstructive hand surgeon may be advisable.
