Equipment Misuse Hazard

Warning

WARNING

Misuse can cause death or serious injury.

•Always wear appropriate gloves, eye protection, and a respirator or mask when painting.

•Do not operate or spray near children. Keep children away from equipment at all times.

•Do not overreach or stand on an unstable support. Keep effective footing and balance at all times.

•Stay alert and watch what you are doing.

•Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

•Do not kink or over-bend the hose.

•Do not expose the hose to temperatures or to pressures in excess of those specified by Graco.

•Do not use the hose as a strength member to pull or lift the equipment.

Misuse of the sprayer platform can cause death or serious injury.

•Do not exceed platform rating.

•Make sure sprayer is on firm, level, non-slippery, secure foundation before accessing sprayer platform.

•Make sure platform has been properly secured to frame before standing on platform.

•If you are unable to step up to sprayer platform, use a stable intermediate stepping device for stepping up to sprayer platform or stepping down from sprayer platform.

•Keep both feet squarely and firmly on platform.

•Do not allow sprayer frame to come in contact with live electrical wires.

•Do not over reach while on sprayer platform.

•Do not position sprayer behind any doors when on sprayer platform.

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

Improper grounding, setup, or usage of the system can cause electric shock.

•Turn off and disconnect power cord before servicing equipment.

•Use only grounded electrical outlets.

•Use only 3-wire extension cords.

•Ensure ground prongs are intact on sprayer and extension cords.

•Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD

Do not use 1, 1, 1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or fluids containing such solvents in pressurized aluminum equipment. Such use can cause serious chemical reaction and equipment rupture, and result in death, serious injury, and property damage.

BURN HAZARD

Equipment surfaces can become very hot during operation. To avoid severe burns, do not touch hot equipment. Wait until equipment has cooled completely.

MOVING PARTS HAZARD

Moving parts can pinch or amputate fingers and other body parts.

•Keep clear of moving parts.

•Do not operate equipment with protective guards or covers removed.

•Pressurized equipment can start without warning. Before checking, moving, or servicing equipment, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual. Disconnect power or air supply.

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 swallowed.

•Read MSDS’s to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using.

•Store hazardous fluid in approved containers, and dispose of it according to applicable guidelines.

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:

•Protective eye wear

•Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer

•Gloves

•Hearing protection

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