Safety Warnings - Graco A Series Instructions-Parts List Manual

SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, EXPLOSION, FIRE, OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAN OCCUR IF THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW ARE NOT FOLLOWED.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTION MANUALS, TAGS,
AND WARNING LABELS BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT.
ELECTROSTATIC EQUIPMENT SHALL ONLY BE USED BY TRAINED,
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL WHO SHALL BE FULLY CONVERSANT WITH
THE REQUIREMENTS STATED WITHIN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
General Safety
Any misuse of the spray equipment or accessories, such as overpres-
surizing, modifying parts, using incompatible chemicals and fluids, or us-
ing worn or damaged parts, can cause them to rupture and result in seri-
ous bodily injury, fire, explosion or property damage.
NEVER point the spray gun at anyone or at any part of the body. NEVER
put hand or fingers over the spray nozzle.
ALWAYS follow the Pressure Relief Procedure, at right, before cleaning
or removing the fluid nozzle or servicing any system equipment.
NEVER try to stop or deflect leaks with your hand or body.
NEVER alter or modify any part of this equipment; doing so could cause it
to malfunction.
CHECK all spray equipment regularly and repair or replace worn or dam-
aged parts immediately.
System Pressure
This gun has a maximum working pressure of 100 psi (7 bar). Never ex-
ceed the maximum working pressure of the gun or any other component
or accessory used in the system.
HAZARDOUS FLUID HAZARD
Improper handling of hazardous fluids or inhaling vapors can cause ex-
tremely serious bodily injury, even death, due to splashing in the eyes,
ingestion, inhalation, or bodily contamination. Know what fluid you are
pumping and its specific hazards. Store hazardous fluids in approved
containers. Dispose of any waste fluid according to all Local, State and
Federal regulations pertaining to the disposal of hazardous wastes. Ob-
serve all precautions when handling known or potentially hazardous flu-
ids, including, but not limited to, the following.
HOSE SAFETY
TIGHTEN all fluid connections securely before each use.
NEVER use a damaged hose. Before each use, check the entire hose for
cuts, leaks, abrasion, bulging cover, or damage or movement of the hose
couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace the hose immediately.

SAFETY WARNINGS

Fluid Compatibility
BE SURE all fluids and solvents used are chemically compatible with the
"Wetted Parts" shown in the TECHNICAL DATA on the back cover. Al-
ways read the fluid and solvent manufacturer's literature before using the
fluid or solvent in this gun.
Pressure Relief Procedure
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury, including splashing in the eyes
or on the skin, injury from moving parts or electric shock, always follow
this procedure when shutting off the system, when checking or servicing
any part of the spray system, when installing, cleaning or changing fluid
nozzles, and whenever you stop spraying.
1. Turn off the high voltage power supply.
2. Turn off the air and fluid supply to the gun.
3. Trigger the gun into a grounded metal waste container to relieve
fluid pressure.
4. Open the pump drain valve, having a waste container ready to catch
the drainage.
5. Leave the pump drain valve open until you are ready to spray again.
1. Always wear appropriate, protective clothing and equipment, such as
eye protection, respiratory protection, and gloves.
2. Provide for the safe piping and disposal of all exhaust air.
3. Provide proper ventilation in accordance with accepted industry
standards and governmental regulations. Refer to Ventilate the
Spray Booth, on page 5.
HANDLE AND ROUTE HOSES CAREFULLY. Do not pull on hoses to
move equipment. Do not use fluids or solvents which are not compatible
with the inner tube and cover of the hose.