Warnings - Graco Contractor Instructions And Parts

Warnings

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.
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD
High-pressure fluid from gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components will pierce skin. This may
look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury that can result in amputation. Get immediate
surgical treatment.
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Do not spray without tip guard and trigger guard installed.
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Engage trigger lock when not spraying.
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Do not point gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
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Do not put your hand over the spray tip.
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Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.
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Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure when you stop spraying and before cleaning,
checking, or servicing equipment.
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Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.
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Check hoses and couplings daily. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
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:
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Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
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Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and
plastic drop cloths (potential static sparking).
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Ground all equipment in the work area. See Grounding instructions.
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Never spray or flush solvent at high pressure.
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Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
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Do not plug or unplug power cords, or turn power or light switches on or off when
flammable fumes are present.
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Use only grounded hoses.
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Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail. Do not use pail liners
unless they are anti-static or conductive.
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Stop operation immediately if static sparking occurs or you feel a shock. Do not use
equipment until you identify and correct the problem.
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Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
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