Warnings
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Warnings
The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclama-
tion point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. When
these symbols appear in the body of this manual or on warning labels, refer back to these warnings. Product-specific
hazard symbols and warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this manual where
applicable.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in the work area can ignite or explode. To help
prevent fire and explosion:
• Use equipment only in a well-ventilated area.
• Eliminate all ignition sources such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, andplastic drop
cloths (potential static arc).
• Keep the work area free of debris, including solvent, rags, and gasoline.
• Do not plug or unplug power cords, or turn power or light switches on or off when flammable fumes
are present.
• Ground all equipment in the work area. See Grounding instructions.
• Use only grounded hoses.
• Hold the gun firmly to the side of a grounded pail when triggering into a pail. Do not use pail liners
unless they are antistatic or conductive.
•Stop operation immediately if staticsparking occursor youfeela shock.Donotuse the equipment
until you identify and correct the problem.
• Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
• Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Donotexceedthemaximumworkingpressureor temperaturerating ofthelowestratedsystemcom-
ponent. See Technical Specifications in all equipment manuals.
• Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equipment wetted parts. See Technical Specifi-
cations in all equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings. For complete
information about your material, request Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) from your distributor or retailer.
• Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately with genuine manu-
facturer’s replacement parts only.
• Do not alter or modify equipment.
• Make sure all equipment is rated and approved for the environment in which you are using it.
• Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your distributor for information.
• Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces.
• Do not kink or over bend hoses or use hoses to pull equipment.
• Keep children and animals away from the work area.
• Comply with all applicable safety regulations.
