Fire And Explosion Hazard; Toxic Fluid Hazard - Graco President B Series Instructions And Parts List

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Improper grounding, poor ventilation, open flames or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and
result in a fire or explosion and serious injury.
D Ground the equipment and the object being sprayed. Refer to Grounding on page 5.
D 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.
D Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the buildup of flammable fumes from solvents or the fluid
being sprayed/dispensed.
D Keep the spray/dispense area free of debris, including solvent, rags, and gasoline.
D Electrically disconnect all equipment in the spray/dispense area.
D Extinguish all open flames or pilot lights in the spray/dispense area.
D Do not smoke in the spray/dispense area.
D Do not turn on or off any light switch in the spray/dispense area while operating or if fumes are
present.
D Do not operate a gasoline engine in the spray/dispense area.
D This pump is specifically designed with non-sparking construction. Interchange of any parts for
repair or improvement of the pump, including the air motor, must be with identical parts bearing the
same part numbers given on page 13–15. To reduce the risk of fire or explosion and serious injury,
the use of any other parts is prohibited.
D Never use 1,1,1–trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or
fluids containing such solvents in pressurized aluminum equipment. Such use could result in a
chemical reaction, with the possibility of explosion.

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.
D Know the specific hazards of the fluid you are using.
D Store hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local,
state and national guidelines.
D Always wear protective eyewear, gloves, clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and
solvent manufacturer.
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