WARNING
INJECTION HAZARD
Fluid from the dispensing valve, leaks, or ruptured components can inject fluid into your body and cause extremely serious injury, including the need for amputation. Fluid splashed in the eyes or on the skin can also cause serious injury.
DFluid injected into the skin may look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury. Get immediate surgical treatment.
DDo not point the dispensing valve at anyone or at any part of the body.
DDo not put your hand or fingers over the end of the dispensing valve.
DDo not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove or rag.
DUse only extensions and
DTighten all fluid connections before you operate this equipment.
DCheck the hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately. Do not repair high pressure couplings; you must replace the entire hose.
HAZARDOUS FLUIDS
Improper handling of hazardous fluids or inhaling toxic fumes can cause extremely serious injury, even death, due to splashing in the eyes, ingestion, or bodily contamination.
DKnow the specific hazards of the fluid you are using.
DStore hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local, state, and national guidelines.
DAlways wear protective eyewear, gloves, clothing, and respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Improper grounding, poor ventilation, open flames or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and result in a fire or explosion and serious injury.
DGround the equipment. Refer to Grounding on page 6.
DIf there is any static sparking or you feel an electric shock while you use this equipment, stop dispensing immediately. Do not use the equipment until you identify and correct the problem.
DProvide fresh air ventilation to avoid the buildup of flammable fumes from solvents or the fluid being dispensed.
DDo not smoke in the dispensing area.
MOVING PARTS HAZARD
Moving parts can pinch or amputate your fingers.
DKeep clear of all moving parts when you start or operate the pump.
DBefore you service this equipment, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 7 to prevent the equipment from starting unexpectedly.