WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Improper grounding, poor air ventilation, open flames, or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and result in fire or explosion and serious injury.
DGround the equipment and the object being sprayed. See Grounding on page 4.
DProvide fresh air ventilation to avoid the buildup of flammable fumes from solvent or the fluid being sprayed.
DExtinguish all the open flames or pilot lights in the spray area.
DElectrically disconnect all the equipment in the spray area.
DKeep the spray area free of debris, including solvent, rags, and gasoline.
DDo not turn on or off any light switch in the spray area while operating or if fumes are present.
DDo not smoke in the spray area.
DDo not operate a gasoline engine in the spray area.
DIf there is any static sparking while using the equipment, stop spraying immediately. Identify and correct the problem.
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD
Spray from the gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components can inject fluid into your body and cause an extremely serious injury, including the need for amputation. Splashing fluid in the eyes or on the skin can also cause a serious injury.
DFluid injected into the skin might look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury. Get immediate surgi- cal treatment.
DDo not point the spray gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
DDo not put hand or fingers over the spray tip.
DDo not stop or deflect fluid leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.
DDo not “blow back” fluid; this is not an air spray system.
DAlways have the tip guard and the trigger guard on the spray gun when spraying.
DBe sure the gun trigger safety operates before spraying.
DLock the gun trigger safety when you stop spraying.
DFollow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 4 whenever you: are instructed to relieve pres- sure; stop spraying; clean, check, or service the equipment; and install or clean the spray tip.
DTighten all the fluid connections before operating the equipment.
DCheck the hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn, damaged, or loose parts immediately. Permanently coupled hoses cannot be repaired; replace the entire hose.
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