Fire And Explosion Hazard; Electric Shock Hazard - Graco 395 233960 Repair Manual

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The following Warnings are for the safe setup, use, grounding, maintenance and repair of this equipment. The
exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure–specific risks.
Refer back to these Warnings. Additional, product–specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this
manual where applicable.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. To help
prevent fire and explosion:
D Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
D Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic
drop clothes (potential static arc).
D Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
D Sprayer generates sparks. When flammable liquid is used in or near sprayer or for flushing or
cleaning, keep sprayer at least 20 ft (6 m) away from explosive vapors.
D Do not clean with materials having flash points lower than 70_F (21_C). Use water–based materi-
als or mineral spirits type material only. For complete information about your fluid, request the
MSDS from the fluid distributor or retailer.
D Do not plug or unplug power cords or turn lights on or off when flammable fumes are present.
D Ground equipment and conductive objects in work area. Read Grounding instructions.
D If there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop operating immediately. Do not use equipment
until you identify and correct the problem.
D Keep a fire extinguisher in the work area.

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

Improper grounding, setup, or usage of the system can cause electric shock.
D Turn off and disconnect power cord before servicing equipment.
D Use only grounded electrical outlets
D Use only 3–wire extension cords.
D Ensure ground prongs are intact on sprayer and extension cords.
D Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
INJECTION HAZARD
High pressure fluid from gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components will pierce skin. This may look like
just a cut, but it is a serious injury that can result in amputation. Seek immediate surgical treat-
ment.
D Do not point gun at anyone or any part of the body.
D Do not put your hand over the spray tip.
D Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.
D Do not spray without tip guard and trigger guard installed.
D Engage trigger lock when not spraying.
D Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when you stop spraying and before cleaning,
checking or servicing equipment.
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