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Warnings
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. When
these symbols appear in the body of this manual or on warning labels, refer back to these Warnings. Product-specific
hazard symbols and warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this manual where
applicable.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes and liquids, such as propane gas, gasoline and combustible fuel, in work area can
ignite or explode. To help prevent fire and explosion:
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Do not use equipment unless fully trained and qualified.
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Do not allow open containers of flammables within 25 ft (7.6 m) of equipment. Do not operate equip-
ment within 10 ft (3 m) of any structure, combustible material, or other gas cylinders.
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Shut off all burners when adding fuel to equipment.
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Close the tank shut-off valve immediately if you smell propane gas; extinguish all open flames. If gas
odor continues, keep away from equipment and immediately call the fire department.
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Follow lighting instructions for the burner and torch.
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Do not heat thermoplastic traffic marking compound material above its maximum temperature rating.
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Fire extinguisher equipment shall be present and working.
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Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
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Do not leave equipment unattended.
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Keep children and animals away from work area.
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Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system
component. See Technical Data in all equipment manuals.
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Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately with genuine
manufacturer's replacement parts only.
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Do not alter or modify equipment.
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Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your Graco distributor for information.
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Do not fill material beyond maximum capacity.
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Route gas lines, hoses, wires and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot
surfaces.
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Do not kink or overbend gas lines.
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Do not override or defeat safety devices.
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Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
BURN HAZARD
Equipment surfaces and fluid that is heated can become very hot during operation. To avoid severe burns:
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Do not touch hot fluid or equipment.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, which is colorless and odorless. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause death.
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Do not operate in an enclosed area.
TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD
Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin, inhaled, or swal-
lowed.
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Read MSDSs to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using.
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Store hazardous fluid in approved containers, and dispose of it according to applicable guidelines.
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