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SB-2-293-C
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This manual contains information that is improtant for you to know and understand. This information relates to USER SAFETY
and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the following symbols. Please pay
particular attention to these sections.
Important safety information - A hazard
that may cause an injury or loss of life.
The following hazards may occur during the normal use of this equipment.
Please read the following chart before using this equipment.
HAZARD
Fire
Solvent Spray
Inhaling Toxic
Substances
Explosion Hazard -
Incompatible Materials
General Safety
Cumulative Trauma
Disorders "CTD's"
CTD's, or musculoskeletal
disorders, involve damage
to the hands, wrists,
elbows, shoulders, neck
and back. Carpal tunnel
syndrome and tendinitis
(such as tennis elbow
or rotator cuff syndrome)
are examples of CTD's
Important information that tells how
to prevent damage to equipment.
CAUSE
Solvent and coatings can be highly
flammable or combustible, especially
when sprayed.
During cleaning and flushing, solvents can
be forcefully expelled from fluid and air
passages. Some solvents can cause
eye injury.
Certain materials may be harmful if inhaled,
or if there is contact with skin.
Halogenated hydrocarbon solvents - for
example; methylene chloride and
1, 1, 1 - Trichloroethane can chemically
react with aluminum. The chemical reaction
caused by these solvents reacting with
aluminum can become violent and
lead to an equipment explosion.
Improper operation or maintenance
of equipment.
Use of hand tools may cause cumulative
trauma disorders "CTD's".
CTD's, when using hand tools, tend to affect
the upper extremities. Factors which may
increase the risk of developing a CTD include:
1. High frequency of the activity.
2. Excessive force, such as gripping, pinching
or pressing with the hands and fingers.
3. Extreme or awkward finger, wrist, or
arm positions.
4. Excessive duration of activity.
5. Tool vibration.
6. Repeated pressure on a body part.
7. Working in cold temperatures.
CTD's can also be caused by such activities as
sewing, golf, tennis and bowling, to name a few.
Information that you should pay spe-
cial attention to.
SAFEGUARD
Adequate exhaust must be provided to keep air free of
accumulations of flammable vapors.
Smoking must never be allowed in the spray area.
Fire extinguishing equipment must be present in
the spray area.
Wear eye protection.
Follow the requirements of the Material Safety Data Sheet
by your coating material manufacturer.
Adequate exhaust must be provided to keep the air free of
accumulations of toxic materials.
Use a mask or respirator whenever there is a chance of
inhaling sprayed materials. The mask must be compatible
with the material being sprayed and its concentration.
Equipment must be as prescribed by an industrial hygienist
or safety expert, and be NIOSH approved.
This gun may be used with these solvents. However, alum-
inum is widely used in other spray application equipment -
such as material pumps, regulators, valves & cups. Check all
equipment items before use and make sure they can also
be used safely with these solvents. Read the label or data
sheet for the material you intend to spray. If in doubt as to
whether or not a coating or cleaning material is compatible,
contact your material supplier.
Operators should be given adequate training in the safe
use & maintenance of the equipment (in accordance with
the requirements of NFPA-33, Chapter 15). Users must
comply with all local & national codes of practice and
insurance company requirements governing ventilation,
fire precautions, operation, maintenance and house-
keeping. These are OSHA Sections 1910.94 and 1910.107
and NFPA-33. Risk is reduced by avoiding or lessening
factors 1-7.
Pain, tingling, or numbness in the shoulder, forearm, wrist,
hands or fingers, especially during the night, may be early
symptoms of a CTD. Do not ignore them. Should you
experience any such symptoms, see a physician immedi-
ately. Other early symptoms may include vague discomfort
in the hand, loss of manual dexterity, and nonspecific pain
in the arm. Ignoring early symptoms and continued
repetitive use of the arm, wrist and hand can lead to
serious disability.
Note
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