Safety Guidelines - Definitions; Important Safety Instructions - Porter-Cable PSH2 Instruction Manual

This manual contains
information that is
important for you to know and
understand. This information re-
lates to protecting YOUR SAFE-
TY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To
help you recognize this informa-
tion, we use the symbols below.
Please read the manual and
pay attention to these sections.
DERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
EQUIPMENT.
Risk of explosion or fire - flammable materials
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
When paints or materials are sprayed, they are
broken into very small particles and mixed with air.
This will cause certain paints and materials to be-
come extremely flammable and could result in
serious injury or death.
Risk of explosion - incompatible materials
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
The solvents 1,1,1-Trichloroethane and Methylene
Chloride can chemically react with the aluminum
used in most spray equipment, and this gun and
cup, to produce an explosion hazard and could
result in serious injury or death.
Risk of breathing
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Some paints, coatings and solvents may cause lung
damage, and burns if inhaled or allowed to come
into contact with skin or eyes.
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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UN-
The Following Hazards Can Occur During The Normal Use Of This Product:
HAZARD
HAZARD
HAZARD
indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided,may result in minor or moderate
injury
used without the safety alert symbol indicates
potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
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.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Read the label or data sheet for the material you
intend to spray.
1. Never use any type of spray coating material
containing these solvents.
2. Never use these solvents for equipment cleaning
or flushing.
3. If in doubt as to whether a material is compatible,
contact your material supplier.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Use a NIOSH approved mask or respirator and pro-
tective clothing designed for use with your specific
application and spray materials. Some masks
provide only limited protection against toxic materi-
als and harmful paint solvent. Consult with a Safety
Expert or Industrial Hygienist if uncertain about your
equipment or materials.
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