Porter-Cable PSH3 Safety Guidelines Definitions, Important Safety Instructions, Hazard

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY 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.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAM-

AGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT.

The Following Hazards Can Occur During The Normal Use Of This Product:

HAZARD

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 become extremely flammable and could result in serious injury or death.

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.

HAZARD

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.

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.

HAZARD

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.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

Use a NIOSH approved mask or respirator and protective clothing designed for use with your spe- cific 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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