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HIGH PRESSURE SPRAY CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS
INJURY
solvent and fluids could penetrate the skin, causing serious
Because of the high pressure and velocity of the
spray, paint, injury. Operate equipment
only after all instructions are clearly
understood.
OBSERVE ALL SAFETY WARNINGS
SPRAY GUN
NEVERpoint thegun ar yourself oranyone else. The tip guard
NEVER leave a pressurized unit unattended.
can provide additional protection against injection injuries.
Never put your hand, fingers or body directly over the spray
nozzle.
When spray gun is not actually spraying. always set gun
safety latch
in
closed, or
"SAFE"
position, making the trigger
Always have the tip guard in place while spraying.
spray gun. Check diffuser operation by using the lowest
inoperative.
DO NOT REMOVE OR MODIFY
any part of
Even after you shut off the electric motor, there is high possible spray pressure
without a spray nozzle on gun. Trigger
pressure in the pump, hose and gun, until you release it.
Always release pressure when you are done spraying and
gun into
a
waste container
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fluid emitted should be diffused
into
an
irregular stream.
before servicing, cleaning, or removal of any parts. To release
pressure, shut off the unit, engage trigger safety and open
DO
NOTtry to"blow bacypaint: this is NOT an air spray unit.
drain valve. Have a container ready t o catch draining material.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE. DO NOT TREAT AS A
If the spray appears t o have penetrated the skin.
SEEK
SIMPLE CUT.
Be ready t o tell the doctor exactly what fluid
was injected.
KEEP CLEAR OF MOVING PARTS
The electric motor has an overheating protection device which
aotomatically restarts the motor when
it
cools.
So,
before ex-
your fingers into any openings in shield.
amining or working on a motor which has stopped. shut off
ALWAYS CHECK to be sure switch is
OFF
and all lines are
the unit, relieve pressure and pull out the electrical plug. This clear of moving parts, before plugging in the power cord.
will avoid the hazard of the motor starting unexpectedly.
KEEP CLEAR of moving parts when unit
is running; do not put
SYSTEM PRESSURE
Be sure that
all
accessory hoses, swivels, etc. used with this
unit can withstand the high pressure developed. This unit
Before each use, check entire hose for cuts, leaks, abrasion
or
bulging
of
cover or damage or movement of couplings. If any
develops fluid pressure u p t o 2700 PSI
1185
bar). of
these conditions exist, replace the hose immediately. Never
use rape or any device to attempt to mend the hose.
DO NOT ABUSE HOSE:
Improper use or handling of hose
could result in hose failure and possible personal injury or
property damage.
Do
not use chemicals
or
agents in the hose which are not
compatible with nylon tube and urethane cover
of
the hose.
cutting; also, do not expose t o temperatures above
180" F
Handle and route hose carefully t o avoid kinking, abrasion,
NEVER ATTEMPT
TO
RECOUPLE THE
HOSE!
182"
C) or below
- 4 0 '
F
(-40" C)
D O
not use hose to pull unit. Tighten all fluid connections securely before
each use.
PREVENT STATIC SPARKING
The high velocity flow of material through equipment may grounded outlet that will accept the 3-prong plug.
Do not
develop static electricity. Be sure that the equipment being
remove the third prong.
used, and the object being sprayed, are properly grounded to
explosion.
prevent static discharge and sparks, which could cause fire or
The green wire of electric cord is connected t o the unit chassis
and motor frame and the other
two
wires are connected t o the
Use
only conductive or grounded fluid hoses for airless ap-
switch motor for grounding continuity.
connections.
plications.
Be
sure that gun is grounded through hose
Plug into an outlet
at
least
20
ft
16
m j from the area where you
arespraying. If you use an extension cord, it must have3 wires
Once each week, check electrical resistance of hose (when
of
at
least
12
gauge 12.5
mm2)
and should not be over
100
f t
using multiple hose assemblies, check overall resistance).
(30.3
m) long.
exceed
29
megohms 1max.l for any coupled length or com-
Overall lend to end) resistance of unpressurized hose must not
Use
the lowest possible pressure when flushing equipment,
and maintain firm metal to metal contact between gun and
a
bination of hose lengths. If hose
exceeds these limits, replace
it immediately.
grounded metal waste container. This reduces the chance of
static sparking.
Never exceed 500 f t 1150 m ) overall combined hose length. Follow the coating and solvent manufacturer's safety pre-
This unit has a 3-prong grounding plug to protect you from
cautions and warnings.
electric shock.
Be
sure to plug the unit into a properly
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ALWAYS unplug unit before removing shield for any reason.
IMPORTANT
United States Government safety standards have been adopted under Occupational Safety and Health Act. These standards
-
particularly the General Standards, Part
1910.
and the Construction Standards, Pan 1926
-
should be consulted in connection
with
your use of airless spray equipment.
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