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MOVING PARTS HAZARD
Moving parts can pinch or amputate your fingers or other body
the sprayer. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 4
parts. KEEP CLEAR of moving parts when starting or operating
before checking or servicing any part ofthe sprayer, to prevent it
from starting accidentally.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
General Safety
Any misuse of the spray equipment or accessories, such as
overoressurizino. modifvino Darts. usino incomoatible chemi-
cals'and fluids,-or using worn or damaged parts, can cause
them to rupture and result in fluid injection,
splashing in the eyes
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theskin, orother serious bod~ily injury..orfire. exolosion or
property damage.
NEVER alter or modify any part of this equipment; doing
so
could cause it
to
malfunction.
CHECK all spray equipment regularly and repair or replace
worn or damaged parts immediately.
tor as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer.
Always wear protective eyewear, gloves, clothing and respira-
System Pressure
This sprayer can develop
3000
psi (210 bar) MAXIMUM
WORKING PRESSURE. Be sure that all spray equipment and
accessories used are rated to withstand this pressure.
DO
NOT
exceed the maximum working pressure of any component or
accessory used in the system.
Fluid
and
Solvent Compatibility
BE SURE that all fluids and solvents used are chemically com-
patible with the wetted parts shown in the TECHNICAL DATA
on page 42. Always read the fluid and solvent manufacturer's
literature before using them in this sprayer.
High pressure fluid in the hoses can be very dangerous.
If
the
damage or misuse, the high pressure spray emitted from it can
hose develops a leak, split or rupture due to any kind of wear,
cause a fluid injection injury or other serious bodily injury or
property damage.
ALL FLUID HOSES MUST HAVE SPRING GUARDS ON
BOTH ENDS! The spring guards help protect the hose from
kinks or bends at or close to the coupling which can result in
hose rupture.
TIGHTEN all fluid connections securely before each use. High
pressure fluid can dislodge a loose coupling or allow high pres-
sure spray to be emitted from the coupling.
tire hose for cuts, leaks, abrasion, bulging cover, or damage or
NEVER use
a
damaged hose. Before'each use, check the en-
movement
of
the hose couplings. If any of these conditions ex-
pressure hose or mend it with tape or any other device. A re-
ist. replace the hose immediately. DO NOT try to recouple high
paired hose cannot contain the high pressure fluid.
HANDLE AND ROUTE HOSES CAREFULLY.
Do
not pull on
and hot surfaces of the pump and gas engine.
Do
not use fluids
hoses to move equipment. Keep hoses clear of moving parts
or solvents which are not compatible with the inner tube and
coverofthehose.DONOTexposeGracohosetotemperatures
above 180' F
( 8 2 ' C)
or below
40'
F
( - 4 0 '
C).
Hose
Groundlng Continuity
Proper hose grounding continuity is essential to maintaining a
grounded spray system. Check the electrical resistance of your
tag
on
it which specifies the maximum electrical resistance,
fluid hoses at least once a week.
If
your hose does not have a
contact the'hose supplier or manufacturer for the maximum re-
for your hose to check the resistance. lfthe resistance exceeds
sistance limits. Use a resistance meter in the appropriate range
the recommended limits, replace it immediately. An un-
grounded or poorly grounded hose can make your system haz-
ardous. Also read FIRE
OR
EXPLOSION HAZARD.
FIRE
OR
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Static electricity is created by the flow of fluid through the pump
and hose.
If
every part of the spray equipment is not properly
grounded, sparking may occur, and the system may become
plugging a power supply cord or using a gasoline engine.
hazardous. Sparking may also occur when plugging in or un-
Sparks can ignite fumes from solvents and the fluid being
sprayed, dust particles and other flammable substances,
whether you are spraying indoors or outdoors, and can cause a
fireor explosion and serious bodilyinjury and property damage.
I f
you experience any static sparking
or even
a slight shock
while using this equipment, STOP SPRAYING IMMEDI-
ATELY. Check the entire system for proper grounding.
Do
not
use the system again until the problem has been identified and
corrected.
Grounding
To reduce the risk
of
static sparking, ground the sprayer and all
other spray equipment used
or
located in the spray area.
CHECKyourlocalelectricalcodefordetailedgroundinginstruc-
lions for your area and type of equipment. BE SURE to ground
all of this spray equipment:
1. Sprayer: connect a ground wire and clamp (supplied) to a
true earth ground.
GASOLINE ENGINE HAZARD
spilled
on
a hot surface can ignite and cause a fire.
NEVER fill the fuel tank while the engine is running or hot. fuel
ALWAYS pour fuel in slowly to avoid spilling. Also read FIRE
OR
EXPLOSION HAZARD, above, and FUELING
on
page 11.
gine exhaust is piped outside. The exhaust contains carbon
NEVER operate the engine in a closed building unless
the en-
cause serious illness and even death if inhaled.
monoxide, a poisonous, odorless and invisible gas which can
2.
Fluid
hoses: use only grounded hoses with a maximum
of
500feet(l50m)combinedhoselengthtoensuregrounding
continuity. See Hose Grounding Continuity,
3. Spraygun:obtain grounding through connection to a prop-
erly grounded fluid hose and sprayer.
4. Object being sprayed: according to local code
5.
Fluid
supply container: according to local code.
6.
All solvent
pails used
when flushing, according to local
code. Use only metal pails, which are conductive. Do
not
dace the oail on a non+onductive surface, such as oaoer
or cardboard, which interrupts the grounding continuity.
7.
To
maintain grounding continuity when flushing or relieving
pressure, always hold a metal part of the gun firmly
to
the
side of a grounded metal pail, then trigger the gun.
Flushing Safety
splashing by following the flushing procedure given on page 14
Reduce the risk of fluid injection injury. static sparking, or
of this manual. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedureon page
4, and remove the spray tip before flushing. Hold ametal part of
the gun firmly to the side of a grounded metal pail and use the
lowest possible fluid pressure during flushing.
IMPORTANT
adopted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. These
United States Government safety standards have been
standards-particularly theGeneral Standards, Part 1910, and
the Construction Standards. Part 1926 -should be consulted.
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