Warnings - Graco 231–081 Instructions And Parts List

HIGH PRESSURE SPRAY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY. OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS
Read and understand all instruction manuals before operating equipment.
FLUID INJECTION HAZARD
General Safety
This equipment generates very high fluid pressure. Spray from
the gun, leaks or ruptured components can inject fluid through
your skin and into your body and cause extremely serious bodily
injury, including the need for amputation. Also, fluid injected or
splashed into the eyes or on the skin can cause serious dam-
age.
NEVER point the spray gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
NEVER put hand or fingers over the spray tip. NEVER try to
"blow back" paint; this is NOT an air spray system.
ALWAYS have the tip guard in place on the spray gun when
spraying.
ALWAYS follow the Pressure Relief Procedure, below, before
cleaning or removing the spray tip or servicing any system
equipment.
NEVER try to stop or deflect leaks with your hand or body.
Be sure equipment safety devices are operating properly before
each use.
Medical Alert––Airless Spray Wounds
If any fluid appears to penetrate your skin, get EMERGENCY
MEDICAL CARE AT ONCE. DO NOT TREAT AS A SIMPLE
CUT. Tell the doctor exactly what fluid was injected.
Note to Physician: Injection in the skin is a traumatic injury. It is
important to treat the injury surgically as soon as possible. Do
not delay treatment to research toxicity . Toxicity is a concern
with some exotic coatings injected directly into the blood
stream. Consultation with a plastic surgeon or reconstructive
hand surgeon may be advisable.
Spray Gun Safety Devices
Be sure all gun safety devices are operating properly before
each use. Do not remove or modify any part of the gun; this can
cause a malfunction and result in serious bodily injury.
Pressure Relief Procedure
To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury, including fluid in-
jection, splashing fluid or solvent in the eyes or on the skin, or
injury from moving parts or electric shock, always follow this
procedure whenever you shut off the sprayer, when check-
ing or servicing any part of the spray system, when installing,
cleaning or changing spray tips, and whenever you stop
spraying.
1. Engage the gun safety latch.
2. Turn the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
3. Unplug the power supply cord.
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WARNINGS

Safety Latch
Whenever you stop spraying, even for a moment, always set the
gun safety latch in the closed or "safe" position, making the gun
inoperative. Failure to set the safety latch can result in acciden-
tal triggering of the gun.
Diffuser
The gun diffuser breaks up spray and reduces the risk of fluid
injection when the tip is not installed. Check diffuser operation
regularly. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure, below, then
remove the spray tip. Aim the gun into a metal pail, holding the
gun firmly to the pail. Using the lowest possible pressure, trigger
the gun. If the fluid emitted
stream, replace the diffuser immediately.
Tip Guard
ALWAYS have the tip guard in place on the spray gun while
spraying. The tip guard alerts you to the fluid injection hazard
and helps reduce, but does not prevent, the risk of accidentally
placing your fingers or any part of your body close to the spray
tip.
Trigger Guard
Always have the trigger guard in place on the gun when spray-
ing to reduce the risk of accidentally triggering the gun if it is
dropped or bumped.
Spray T ip Safety
Use extreme caution when cleaning or changing spray tips. If
the spray tip clogs while spraying, engage the gun safety latch
immediately. ALWAYS follow the Pressure Relief Procedure
and then remove the spray tip to clean it.
NEVER wipe off build–up around the spray tip until pressure is
fully relieved and the gun safety latch is engaged.
4. Disengage the gun safety latch. Hold a metal part of the
gun firmly to the side of a grounded metal pail, and trig-
ger the gun to relieve pressure.
5. Engage the gun safety latch.
6. Open the pressure drain valve, having a container
ready to catch the drainage. Leave the valve open until
you are ready to spray again.
If you suspect that the spray tip or hose is completely
clogged, or that pressure has not been fully relieved after fol -
lowing the steps above, wrap a rag around the tip guard re-
taining nut or hose end coupling and VERY SLOWLY loosen
the part to relieve pressure gradually , then loosen com-
pletely. Now clear the tip or hose.
is not diffused into an irregular