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The following are general Warnings related to the safe setup, use, maintenance and repair of this equipment.
Additional, more specific warnings may be found throughout the text of this manual where applicable.
WARNING

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignit e or explode. Tohelp
prevent fire and explosion:
DUse equipment only in well ventilated area.
DEliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic
drop clothes (potential static arc).
DSprayer generates sparks. When flammable liquid is used in or near spr ayer or for flushing or
cleaning, keep sprayer at least 20 ft (6 m) away from explosive vapor s.
DDo not clean with materials having flash points lower than 70_F(21_C). Use water--based materi-
als or mineral spirits type material only. For complete information about your fluid, request the
MSDS from the fluid distributor or retailer.
DKeep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
DDo not plug or unplug power cords or turn lights on or off when flammable fumes are present.
DGround equipment and conductive objects in work area. Read Grounding inst ructions.
DIf there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop oper ating immediately. Do not use equipment
until you identify and correct the problem.

SKIN INJECTION HAZARD

High pressure fluid from gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components will pierce s kin. This may look like
just a cut, but it is a serious injury that can result in amputation. Get immediate surgical treatment.
DDo not point gun at anyone or anypar t of the body.
DDo not put your hand over the spray tip.
DDo not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.
DEngage trigger lock when not spraying.
DFollow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when you stop spraying and before c leaning,
checking or servicing equipment.

PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD

Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenat ed hydrocarbon solvents or
fluids containing such solvents in this equipment. Such use could result in a s erious chemical reaction,
with the possibility of explosion, which could cause death, serious injury and/or substantial property
damage.