Graco RTX-650 important safety instructions Fire and Explosion Hazard, Equipment Misuse Hazard

Warnings

Warnings

The following are general warnings related to the setup, use, grounding, maintenance and repair of this equipment. Additional, more specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable. Symbols appearing in the body of the manual refer to these general warnings. When these symbols appear through the man- ual, refer back to these pages for a description of the specific hazard.

Warnings

Fire and Explosion Hazard

Improper grounding, poor ventilation, open flames or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and result in fire or explosion and serious injury.

•The system is for use with water-based materials only. Only use fluids compatible with the equip- ment. Refer to Technical Data of all equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturers warn- ings.

•Ground all equipment in the work area. See Grounding and Electrical Requirements, page 6.

•If there is any static sparking or you feel an electric shock while using this equipment, stop spraying immediately. Do not use the equipment until you identify and correct the problem.

•Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.

•Comply with all applicable state and national fire, electrical and safety regulations.

•Keep a fire extinguisher in the work area.

Equipment Misuse Hazard

Equipment misuse can cause equipment to rupture, malfunction, or start unexpectedly and cause serious injury.

•Before operating this equipment, read all manuals, tags, and labels, including material labels and instructions.

•Do not expose system to rain. Always store system indoors.

•Do not alter or modify equipment.

•Do not spray cementitious materials.

•Do not exceed maximum working pressure of lowest rated component in your system.

•Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.

•To reduce risk of serious injury, including electric shock and splashing fluid in eyes, follow Pressure Relief Procedure on page 6 before servicing the unit.

•Do not kink or over bend hoses or use hoses to pull equipment.

•Route hoses away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts and hot surfaces. Do not expose Graco hoses to temperatures above 130° F (55° C) or below -35° F (-37° C).

•Air hoses at the compressor end, can get very hot! Allow sprayer to cool down 15 minutes before removing air hose.

•Store hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local, state and national guidelines.

•Never directly inhale compressed air. Compressed air may contain toxic vapors.

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