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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 symbol refers to procedure-specific risk. Refer back to these
warnings. Additional, product-specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD
Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin, inhaled, or swal-
lowed.
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Read MSDS's to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using.
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Store hazardous fluid in approved containers, and dispose of it according to applicable guidelines.
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Always wear impervious gloves when spraying or cleaning equipment.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
You must wear appropriate protective equipment when operating, servicing, or when in the operating area of
the equipment to help protect you from serious injury, including eye injury, inhalation of toxic fumes, burns,
and hearing loss. This equipment includes but is not limited to:
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Protective eyewear
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Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer
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Gloves
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Hearing protection
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 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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Close material shutoff valves and shutoff or disconnect air supply when not spraying.
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Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking,
or servicing equipment.
BURN HAZARD
Equipment surfaces and fluid that's heated can become very hot during operation. To avoid severe burns, do
not touch hot fluid or equipment. Wait until equipment/fluid has cooled completely.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. 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 arc).
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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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Ground all equipment in the work area.
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Use only grounded hoses.
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Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail.
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If there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop operation immediately. Do not use equipment until
you identify and correct the problem.
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Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
Warnings
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