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(part no. 220–422), a SwitchTip spray tip (part no. 221–413) for use with medium viscosity fluid, such as latex, and an inlet fluid filter. GRACO INC. P.O. BOX 1441 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55440–1441 Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001...
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This equipment is for professional use only. Read all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment. Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. If you are not sure, call your Graco distributor. Do not alter or modify this equipment.
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WARNING INJECTION HAZARD Spray from the gun, leaks or ruptured components can inject fluid into your body and cause extremely serious injury, including the need for amputation. Fluid splashed in the eyes or on the skin can also cause serious injury. Fluid injected into the skin might look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury.
WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Improper grounding, poor ventilation, open flames or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and result in a fire or explosion and serious injury. If there is any static sparking or you feel an electric shock while using this equipment, stop spray- ing immediately.
Installation Grounding Fluid hoses: use only grounded hoses with a maxi- mum of 500 ft (150 m) combined hose length to ensure grounding continuity. WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Spray gun: obtain grounding through connection to Proper electrical grounding is essential a properly grounded fluid hose and sprayer.
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SwitchT ip, refer to the installation instructions below. 1. This gun includes an inlet filter suitable for latex paint. Contact your Graco distributor to order a For any other type of tip guard, refer to the instruc- stain/enamel filter. To install, screw out the filter tions supplied with it for installation and operation.
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Installation Reverse-A-Clean IV and SwitchTip RETAINING WARNING Failure to install or use the RAC IV tip guard assembly correctly may result in an undirected spray of paint into the eyes or on the skin of the operator. Be sure you: RAC IV DripLess SwitchTip TIP GUARD...
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See with the RAC IV. The new flat-backed seat accepts either AVAILABLE TIPS, page 12, or contact your Graco gasket. If you have an older RAC IV which you plan to use distributor to help you select the right tip for your job.
Operation Pressure Relief Procedure 1. Shut off the power to the pump or sprayer. For an air powered pump, also close the bleed-type master air valve. For an electric sprayer, also unplug it. WARNING 2. Hold a metal part of the gun firmly to the side of a INJECTION HAZARD grounded metal pail, and trigger the gun into the The system pressure must be manually...
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Operation WARNING 1. Be sure you know how to operate the trigger Keep clear of the nozzle. High pressure fluid from safety lever . Set the lever in the “ON SAFE” posi- leaks or spray can penetrate the sking and cause ex- tion whenever you stop spraying.
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To avoid damaging the packings, never soak the gun in solvent. Reverse-A-Clean and SwitchTip Change the seat and gasket whenever a SwitchTip wears out. These parts wear at about the same rate. Packages of five seats and gaskets are available from your Graco distributor.
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Available Tips NOTE: Shaded part numbers are the most commonly 3 x 2 = 6 6–8 in. fan pattern used contractor tip sizes. 6 + 2 = 8 The SwitchTip part number is marked on the handle. For example, consider part no. 221–327. Important tip Convert the next two digits (27) to a measurement in information is contained in the last three digits.
Graco distributor to the original purchaser for use. With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by Graco, Graco will, for a period of twelve months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be defective.
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