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Safety
Read and follow these safety instructions. Task- and
equipment-specific warnings, cautions, and instructions
are included in equipment documentation where
appropriate.
Make sure all equipment documentation, including these
instructions, is accessible to persons operating or
servicing equipment.
Qualified Personnel
Equipment owners are responsible for making sure that
Nordson equipment is installed, operated, and serviced
by qualified personnel. Qualified personnel are those
employees or contractors who are trained to safely
perform their assigned tasks. They are familiar with all
relevant safety rules and regulations and are physically
capable of performing their assigned tasks.
Intended Use
Use of Nordson equipment in ways other than those
described in the documentation supplied with the
equipment may result in injury to persons or damage to
property.
Some examples of unintended use of equipment include
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using incompatible materials
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making unauthorized modifications
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removing or bypassing safety guards or interlocks
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using incompatible or damaged parts
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using unapproved auxiliary equipment
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operating equipment in excess of maximum ratings
Regulations and Approvals
Make sure all equipment is rated and approved for the
environment in which it is used. Any approvals obtained
for Nordson equipment will be voided if instructions for
installation, operation, and service are not followed.
Personal Safety
To prevent injury follow these instructions.
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Do not operate or service equipment unless you are
qualified.
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Do not operate equipment unless safety guards,
doors, or covers are intact and automatic interlocks
are operating properly. Do not bypass or disarm any
safety devices.
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Keep clear of moving equipment. Before adjusting or
servicing moving equipment, shut off the power
supply and wait until the equipment comes to a
complete stop. Lock out power and secure the
equipment to prevent unexpected movement.
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Relieve (bleed off) hydraulic and pneumatic pressure
before adjusting or servicing pressurized systems or
components. Disconnect, lock out, and tag switches
before servicing electrical equipment.
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While operating manual spray guns, make sure you
are grounded. Wear electrically conductive gloves or
a grounding strap connected to the gun handle or
other true earth ground. Do not wear or carry
metallic objects such as jewelry or tools.
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If you receive even a slight electrical shock, shut
down all electrical or electrostatic equipment
immediately. Do not restart the equipment until the
problem has been identified and corrected.
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Obtain and read Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) for all materials used. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions for safe handling and use
of materials, and use recommended personal
protection devices.
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Make sure the spray area is adequately ventilated.
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To prevent injury, be aware of less-obvious dangers
in the workplace that often cannot be completely
eliminated, such as hot surfaces, sharp edges,
energized electrical circuits, and moving parts that
cannot be enclosed or otherwise guarded for
practical reasons.
High-Pressure Fluids
High-pressure fluids, unless they are safely contained,
are extremely hazardous. Always relieve fluid pressure
before adjusting or servicing high pressure equipment. A
jet of high-pressure fluid can cut like a knife and cause
serious bodily injury, amputation, or death. Fluids
penetrating the skin can also cause toxic poisoning.
If you suffer a fluid injection injury, seek medical care
immediately. If possible, provide a copy of the MSDS for
the injected fluid to the health care provider.
The National Spray Equipment Manufacturers
Association has created a wallet card that you should
carry when you are operating high-pressure spray
equipment. These cards are supplied with your
equipment. The following is the text of this card:
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