Graco GX-16 Instructions Manual page 5

EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
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Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system component.
See Technical Data in all equipment manuals.
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Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equipment wetted parts. See Technical Data in all equip-
ment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer's warnings. For complete information about your material,
request MSDS from distributor or retailer.
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Do not leave the work area while equipment is energized or under pressure. Turn off all equipment and follow
the Pressure Relief Procedure when equipment is not in use.
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Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately with genuine manufacturer's
replacement parts only.
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Do not alter or modify equipment.
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Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your distributor for information.
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Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces.
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Do not kink or over bend hoses or use hoses to pull equipment.
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Keep children and animals away from work area.
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Comply with all applicable safety regulations.
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:
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Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
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Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic drop cloths
(potential static arc).
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Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, 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 pres-
ent.
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Ground all equipment in the work area. See Grounding instructions.
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Use only grounded hoses.
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Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail.
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If there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop operation immediately. Do not use equipment until you
identify and correct the problem.
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Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
BURN HAZARD
Equipment surfaces and fluid that's heated can become very hot during operation. To avoid severe burns:
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Do not touch hot fluid or equipment.
PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD
Use of fluids that are incompatible with aluminum in pressurized equipment can cause serious chemical reaction
and equipment rupture. Failure to follow this warning can result in death, serious injury, or property damage.
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Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or fluids con-
taining such solvents.
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Many other fluids may contain chemicals that can react with aluminum. Contact your material supplier for
compatibility.
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