Important Safety Instructions; Warning - Bostitch BTMT72393 Operation And Maintenance Manual

Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The definitions below describe the level of severity
for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay
attention to these symbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indi-
cates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
example of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work.To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilat-
ed area, and work with approved safety equipment,
always wear OSHA/MSHA/NIOSH approved,
properly fitting face mask or respirator when using
such tools.When using air tools, basic safety precau-
tions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
personal injury.
This product contains chemicals,
known to the State of California to cause cancer,
and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Improper operation or maintenance of
this product could result in serious injury
and property damage. Read and
understand all warnings and operating
instructions before using this equipment.
When using air tools, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of
personal injury.
Read and understand this instruction manual
and tool labels before installing, operating or
servicing this tool. Keep these instructions in
a safe accessible place.
Operators and others in work area must wear
ANSI Z87.1 CAN/CSA Z94.3 approved safety
glasses with side shields.
Operators and others in work area must wear
ear protection.
Oil daily for optimal performance.
• All persons in the work area must always
wear approved eye and hearing protection
and approved respiratory protection when this
spray gun is in operation.
• Never aim spray gun at anyone. Do not spray
near sparks, open flame, lit cigarettes, pilot
lights, space heaters or any other potential
ignition source, DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK
AREA.
• Only persons well acquainted with these rules
of safe operation should be allowed to use the
air tool .
• Follow manufacturers instructions and safety
information to ensure safe handling and proper
use of paints, laquers, thinners, base coats, etc.
Do not use latex or other heavy paints.They are
not recommended for this spray gun.
• Always keep work area free from obstructions
and well ventiilated.
• Always disconnect spray gun from air source
before disassembly.
• To avoid creating an explosive atmosphere,
work only in well ventilated areas.
• Always use respiratory protection to prevent
inhalation of harmful fumes and materials.
• Before disassembly or removal of any part of
gun or attached components, shut off
compressor, release pressure by depressing
trigger, and disconnect power source. NEVER
assume system pressure is zero!
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