Safety Warnings - Graco A Series Instructions-Parts List Manual

HIGH PRESSURE SPRAY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY. OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS.
Read and understand all instruction manuals before operating the equipment.
FLUID INJECTION HAZARD
General Safety
This is a high pressure dispensing gun. Fluid dispensed under
high pressure could be injected through your skin and into your
body, and cause extremely serious bodily injury, including the
need for amputation. Also, fluid injected or splashed into the
eyes or on the skin can cause serious damage.
NEVER point the spray gun at any one or at any part of the body.
NEVER put your hand or fingers over the spray tip.
NEVER try to "blow back" paint; this is NOT an air spray system.
ALWAYS have the tip guard in place on the gun when spraying.
NEVER try to stop or deflect leaks with your hand or body.
ALWAYS follow the PRESSURE RELIEF PROCEDURE, be-
low, before cleaning or removing the spray tip or servicing any
system equipment.
Medical Alert––Airless Spray Wounds
If any fluid appears to penetrate your skin, get EMERGENCY
MEDICAL CARE AT ONCE. DO NOT TREAT AS A SIMPLE
CUT. Tell the doctor exactly what fluid was injected.
Note to Physician: Injection in the skin is a traumatic injury.
It is important to treat the injury surgically as soon as possible.
Do not delay treatment to research toxicity. Toxicity is a
concern with some exotic coatings injected directly into the
blood stream. Consultation with a plastic surgeon or re-
constructive hand surgeon may be advisable.
Spray Gun Safety Devices
Be sure all gun safety devices are operating properly before
each use. Do not remove or modify any part of the gun; this can
cause a malfunction and result in serious bodily injury.
Safety Latch
Whenever you stop spraying, even for a moment, always fully
release the trigger. This engages the gun's safety latch and
makes the gun inoperative. Failure to set the safety latch can re-
sult in accidental triggering of the gun.
Tip Guard
ALWAYS have the tip guard in place on the spray gun while
spraying. The tip guard alerts you to the fluid injection hazard
and helps reduce, but does not prevent, the risk of accidentally
placing your fingers or any part of your body close to the spray
tip.
Trigger Guard
Always have the trigger guard in place on the gun when spray-
ing to reduce the risk of accidentally triggering the gun if it is
dropped or bumped.
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SAFETY WARNINGS

Spray Tip Safety
Use extreme caution when cleaning or changing spray tips. If
the spray tip clogs while spraying, engage the gun safety latch
immediately. ALWAYS follow the PRESSURE RELIEF PRO-
CEDURE, below, and then remove the spray tip to clean it.
NEVER wipe off build–up around the spray tip until the pressure
is fully relieved and the gun safety is engaged.
Pressure Relief Procedure
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury, including fluid
injection, splashing fluid or solvent in the eyes or on the
skin, or injury from moving parts, always follow this proce-
dure whenever you shut off the sprayer, when checking
or servicing any part of the spray system, when installing,
cleaning or changing spray tips, and whenever you stop
spraying.
1. Fully release the gun trigger to set the safety latch.
2. Disconnect the power source.
3. Hold a metal part of the gun firmly to the side of a
grounded metal pail, and trigger the gun to relieve
pressure. Disengage the safety latch by pushing the
latch in as you trigger the gun to relieve fluid pressure.
4. Fully release the gun trigger to set the safety latch.
5. Open the pump's pressure drain valve to help relieve
fluid pressure in the pump, hose and gun. Triggering
the gun to relieve pressure may not be sufficient. Have
a container ready to catch the drainage.
6. Leave the valve open until you are ready to spray
again.
If you suspect that the spray tip or hose is completely
clogged, or that pressure has not been fully relieved after
following the steps above, VERY SLOWLY loosen the tip
guard retaining nut or hose end coupling to relieve pres-
sure gradually, then loosen completely. Now clear the tip
or hose obstruction.
MOVING PARTS HAZARD
Moving parts can pinch or amputate your fingers or other body
parts. KEEP CLEAR of moving parts when starting or operating
the sprayer. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 2
before checking or servicing any part of the sprayer, to prevent
it from starting accidentally.
SAFETY LATCH