Warnings - Graco PD44 Setup & Operation

Warnings

The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The
exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks.
When these symbols appear in the body of this manual or on warning labels, refer back to these Warnings.
Product-specific hazard symbols and warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this
manual where applicable.
TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD
Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin, inhaled or
swallowed.
Read Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for handling instructions and to know the specific hazards of the
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fluids you are using, including the effects of long-term exposure.
When spraying, servicing equipment, or when in the work area, always keep work area
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well-ventilated and always wear appropriate personal protective equipment. See Personal
Protective Equipment warnings in this manual.
Store hazardous fluid in approved containers, and dispose of it according to applicable guidelines.
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment and cover all skin when spraying, servicing
equipment, or when in the work area. Protective equipment helps prevent serious injury, including
long-term exposure; inhalation of toxic fumes, mists or vapors; allergic reaction; burns; eye injury and
hearing loss. This protective equipment includes but is not limited to:
A properly fitting respirator, which may include a supplied-air respirator, chemically impermeable
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gloves, protective clothing and foot coverings as recommended by the fluid manufacturer and local
regulatory authority.
Protective eyewear and hearing protection.
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. Paint or
solvent flowing through the equipment can cause static sparking. To help prevent fire and explosion:
• Use equipment only in well-ventilated area.
• Eliminate all ignition sources, such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic drop
cloths (potential static sparking).
• Ground all equipment in the work area. See Grounding instructions.
• Never spray or flush solvent at high pressure.
• Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
• Do not plug or unplug power cords, or turn power or light switches on or off when flammable fumes
are present.
• Use only grounded hoses.
• Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail. Do not use pail liners unless they
are anti-static or conductive.
• Stop operation immediately if static sparking occurs or you feel a shock. Do not use equipment until
you identify and correct the problem.
• Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
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