Safety Guidelines - Craftsman 919.716100 Owner's Manual

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information
that is important for you to know
and understand. This information
relates to protecting YOUR
SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To
help you recognize this informa-
tion, we use symbols to the right.
Please read the manual and pay
attention to these sections.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT.
WHAT TO
LOOK FOR
When paints or materials are sprayed, they are
Flammable
broken into very small particles and mixed with air.
Spray Materials
This will cause certain paints and materials to be-
come extremely flammable.
Toxic Vapors Some paints and coatings may be harmful if
inhaled or allowed to come into contact with
skin or eyes.
Compressed Air
Compressed air may propel dirt, metal shavings, etc.
and possibly cause an injury.
Pressurized Parts Certain parts are under pressure whenever the gun is
connected to a pressurized air line. These parts may
be propelled if the gun is disassembled.
Explosion The solvents 1,1,1-Trichloroethane and Methylene
Hazard - Chloride can chemically react with the aluminum
Incompatible used in most spray equipment, and this gun and cup,
Materials to produce an explosion hazard.
URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A
HAZARD THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION -
A HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE
SERIOUS INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
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WHAT COULD HAPPEN
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Information for preventing damage
to equipment.
Information that you should pay
special attention to.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Never spray near open flames or pilot lights in stoves
or heaters.
Never smoke while spraying.
Provide ample ventilation when spraying indoors.
Use a mask or respirator if there is a chance of inhaling
toxic sprayed materials. Masks and respirators have
limits and will only provide protection against some
kinds and limited amounts of toxic material. Read
mask and respirator instructions carefully. Consult
with a safety expert or industrial hygienist if you are not
sure about the use of a certain mask or respirator.
Never point any nozzle or sprayer toward a person or
part of the body.
Always wear safety goggles or glasses when spraying.
Disconnect the gun from the air line, or completely
depressurize the air line whenever the gun is to be
disassembled.
Read the label or data sheet for the material you intend
to spray.
1. Do not use any type of spray coating material
containing these solvents.
2. Do not use these solvents for equipment cleaning
or flushing.
3. If in doubt as to whether a material is compatible,
contact your material supplier.