Graco Inc 3A0243A, ti14916a important safety instructions Fire and Explosion Hazard

Warning

Warning

The following are general warnings related to the 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 ignite or explode. To help pre- vent fire and explosion:

•Use equipment only in well ventilated area.

•Do not fill fuel tank while engine is running or hot; shut off engine and let it cool. Fuel is flammable and can ignite or explode if spilled on hot surface.

•Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic drop cloths (potential static arc).

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

•Do not plug or unplug power cords, or turn power or light switches on or off when flammable fumes are present.

•Ground all equipment in the work area. See Grounding instructions.

•Use only grounded hoses.

•Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail.

•If there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop operation immediately. Do not use equipment until you identify and correct the problem.

•Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.

SKIN INJECTION HAZARD

High-pressure fluid from gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components will pierce skin. This may look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury that can result in amputation. Get immediate surgical treatment.

• Do not spray without tip guard and trigger guard installed.

•Engage trigger lock when not spraying.

•Do not point gun at anyone or at any part of the body.

•Do not put your hand over the spray tip.

•Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.

•Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure when you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, or servicing equipment.

•Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.

•Check hoses and couplings daily. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately.

MOVING PARTS HAZARD

Moving parts can pinch, cut 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 equip- ment, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure and disconnect all power sources.

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