Graco Reactor H-40 Operation page 8

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:
• Use and clean equipment only in well ventilated area.
• Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and
plastic drop cloths (potential static arc).
• Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
• Do not plug or unplug power cords or turn lights on or off when flammable fumes are
present.
• Ground equipment, personnel, object being sprayed, and conductive objects in work
area. See Grounding instructions.
• Use only Graco grounded hoses.
• Check gun resistance daily.
• If there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop operation immediately. Do not use
equipment until you identify and correct the problem.
• Do not flush with gun electrostatics on. Do not turn on electrostatics until all solvent is
removed from system.
• Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD
Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenated hydrocarbon sol-
vents or fluids containing such solvents in pressurized aluminum equipment. Such use can
cause serious chemical reaction and equipment rupture, and result in death, serious injury,
and property damage.
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WARNING
Warnings