Graco System 2500 Owner's Manual page 3

EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture or malfunction and result in serious injury.
INSTRUCTIONS
D This equipment is for professional use only.
D Read all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before you operate the equipment.
D Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. If you are not sure, call your Graco distributor.
D Do not alter or modify this equipment. Use only genuine Graco parts.
D Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
D Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the lowest-rated system component.
System 2500t turbine has a working pressure of 5 psi (0.3 bar, 34 kPa).
System 3800t turbine has a working pressure of 6 psi (0.4 bar, 41 kPa).
System 4900t turbine has a working pressure of 8 psi (0.5 bar, 55 kPa).
D Use fluids and solvents which are compatible with the equipment wetted parts. See Specifications
on page 21 for wetted parts information.
D Do not use hoses to pull equipment.
D Route hoses away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces. Do not expose
Graco hoses to temperatures above 82_C (180_F) or below –40_C (–40_F).
D Wear hearing protection when operating this equipment.
D Do not lift pressurized equipment.
D Comply with all applicable local, state, and national fire, electrical, and safety regulations.
D Do not point the gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
D Do not put your hand or fingers over the gun fluid nozzle.
D Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove or rag.
D Do not "blow back" fluid; this is not an air spray system.
D Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 10 if the fluid nozzle clogs and before you clean,
check, or service the equipment.
D Tighten all fluid connections before you operate the equipment.
D Check the hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
TOXIC FLUID HAZARD
Hazardous fluid or toxic fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on the skin,
inhaled, or swallowed.
D Know the specific hazards of the fluid you are using.
D Store hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local,
state, and national guidelines.
D Always wear protective eyewear, gloves, clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and
solvent manufacturer.
D Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents, or
fluids containing such solvents in the turbine spray system, which contains aluminum and/or
galvanized-coated parts. Such use could result in a serious chemical reaction, with the possibility
of explosion, which could cause death, serious injury, and/or substantial property damage.
WARNING
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