EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
General Safety
Any misuse of the spray equipment or accessories, such as overpressurizing, modifying parts, using incompatible chemicals and fluids, or using worn or damaged parts, can cause them to rupture and result in fluid injection or other serious bodily injury, fire, explosion or property damage.
NEVER alter or modify any part of this equipment; doing so could cause it to malfunction.
CHECK all spray equipment regularly and repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
Read and follow the fluid and solvent manufacturer'sliterature regarding the use of protective clothing and equipment.
System Preb Jure
This sprayer can develop 3000 psi (210 bar) MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE. Be sure that all spray equipment and accessories are rated to withstand the maximum working pressure of this sprayer. DO NOT exceed the maximum work- ing pressure of any component or accessory used in the system.
Fluid Compatibility
BE SURE that all fluids and solvents used are chemically com- patible with the wetted parts shown in the Technical Data on the back cover. Always read the fluid and solvent manufac- turer'sliterature before using them in this sprayer.
HOSE SAFETY
High pressure fluid in the hoses can be very dangerous. If the hose develops a leak, split or rupture due to any kind of wear, damage or misuse, the high pressure spray emitted from it can cause a fluid injection injury or other serious bodily injury or property damage.
ALL FLUID HOSES MUST HAVE SPRING GUARDS ON BOTH ENDSI The spring guards help protect the hose from kinks or bends at or close to the coupling which can result in hose rupture.
TIGHTEN all fluid connections securely before each use. High pressure fluid can dislodge a loose coupling or allow high pressure spray to be emitted from the coupling.
NEVER use a damaged hose. Befo.re each use, check entire hose for cuts, leaks, abrasion, bulging cover, or damage or movement of the hose couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace the hose immediately. DO NOT try to recouple high pressure hose or mend it with tape or any other device. A repaired hose cannot contain the high pressure fluid.
HANDLE AND ROUTE HOSES CAREFULLY. Do not pull on hoses to move equipment. Do not use fluids or solvents which are not compatible with the inner tube and cover of the hose. DO NOT expose the hose to temperatures above 180°F (82°C) or below -40°F (-40°C).
Hose Grounding Continuity
Proper hose grounding continuity is essential to maintaining a grounded spray system. Check the electrical resistance of your air and fluid hoses at least once a week. If your hose does not have a tag on it which specifies the maximum electrical resistance, contact the hose supplier or manufacturer for the maximum resistance limits. Use a voltage 'meterin the ap- propriate range for your hose to check the resistance. If the resistance exceeds the recommended limits, replace it im- mediately. An ungrounded or poorly grounded hose can make your system hazardous. Also read FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD, to the right.
MOVING PARTS HAZARD
Moving parts can pinch or amputate your fingers or other body parts. KEEP CLEAR of moving parts when starting or operating the sprayer. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 2 before checking or servicing the sprayer to prevent it from starting accidentally.
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United States Government' safety standards have been adopted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. These standards-particularly the General Standards, Part 1910, and the Construction Standards, Part 1926-should be consulted.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
Static electricity is created by the high velocity flow of fluid through the pump and hose. If every part of the spray equip- ment is not properly grounded, sparking may occur, and the system may become hazardous. Sparking may also occur when plugging in or unplugging a power supply cord. Sparks can ignite fumes from solvents and the fluid being sprayed, dust particles and other flammable substances, whether you are spraying indoors or outdoors, and can cause a fire or ex- plosion and serious bodily injury and property damage. Always locate the sprayer at least 20 feet (6 m) away from the spray area. Do not plug in or unplug any power supply cords in the spray area when there is any chance of igniting fumes still in the air.
If you experience any static sparking or even a slight shock while using this equipment, STOP SPRAYING IM-
MEDIATELY. Check the entire system for positive groun- ding. Do not use the system again until the problem has been identified and corrected.
Grounding
To reduce the risk of static sparking, ground the sprayer and all other spray equipment used or located in the spray area. CHECK your local electrical code for detailed grounding in- structions for your area and type of equipment. BE SURE to ground all of this spray equipment:
1.Sprayer: connect the ground wire and clamp (provided) to a true earth ground. See Fig 1.
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2.Fluid hoses: use only grounded hoses with a maximum of 500 feet (150 m) combined hose length to ensure ground- ing continuity. Refer to the section Hose Grounding Con- tinuity.
3.Spray gun: obtain grounding through connection to a pro- perly grounded fluid hose and sprayer.
4.Object being sprayed: according to local code.
5.Fluid supply container: according to local code.
6.All solvent pails used when flushing, according to local code. Use only metal pails, which are conductive. Do not place the pail on a non-conductive surface, such as paper or cardboard, which interrupts the grounding continuity.
7.To maintain grounding continuity when flushing or reliev- ing pressure, always hold a metal part of the gun firmly to the side of a grounded metal pail, then trigger the gun.
Flushing Safety
Reduce the risk of fluid injection injury, static sparking, or splashing by following the specific flushing procedure given on page 6 of this manual. Follow the Pressure Relief Pro- cedure on page 2, and remove the spray tip before flushing. Hold a metal part of the gun firmly to the side of a grounded metal pail and use the lowest possible fluid pressure during flushing.
GAS ENGINE HAZARDS
NEVER fill the fuel tank while the engine is running or hot. Fuel spilled on a hot surface can ignite and cause a fire. AL WA YS pour fuel in slowly to avoid spilling.
NEVER operate the engine in a closed building unless the engine exhaust is piped outside. The exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous, odorless and invisible gas which can cause serious illness and even death if inhaled.
NEVER alter the throttle setting which is factory set at the maximum full load engine speed of 2800 RPM. Tampering with this can damage the sprayer and will void the warranty.
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