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Warnings
Warnings
The following warnings are for the 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.
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.
CHEMICAL HAZARD
Toxic disinfectant or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin,
inhaled, or swallowed.
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Keep away from children.
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Use only to spray surfaces. Do not spray people or animals.
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Use only with appropriate personal protective equipment. See PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT on page 6.
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Follow all directions and requirements on disinfectant label. It is a violation of Federal law to use an
EPA-approved disinfectant in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
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Flush with water after each use. Never store disinfectant in equipment.
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Read Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) to know the specific hazards of the disinfectants you are using.
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Store and dispose of disinfectants according to instructions on disinfectant container labels.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as disinfectants, in work area can ignite or explode. Disinfectants flowing
through the equipment can cause static sparking. To help prevent fire and explosion:
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Keep sprayer area well-ventilated. Keep a good supply of fresh air moving through the area.
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Do not spray flammable disinfectants near an open flame or sources of ignition such as cigarettes,
motors, and electrical equipment.
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Ground all equipment in the work area. Connect to a grounded outlet and use grounded extension
cords. See Grounding instructions.
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Never spray or flush disinfectant at high pressure.
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Keep work area free of debris, including disinfectant containers, rags and gasoline.
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Do not plug or unplug power cords, or turn power or light switches on or off when flammable fumes
are present.
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Use only grounded hoses.
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Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail. Do not use pail liners unless they
are anti-static or conductive.
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Stop operation immediately if static sparking occurs or you feel a shock. Do not use equipment
until you identify and correct the problem.
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Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
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