Warnings
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Warnings
The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equip-
ment. The exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbol refers
to procedure-specific risk. Refer back to these warnings. Additional, product-specific warnings
may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
WARNING
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
You must wear appropriate protective equipment when operating, servicing, or when in
the operating area of the equipment to help protect you from serious injury, including
eye injury, inhalation of toxic fumes, burns, and hearing loss. This equipment includes
but is not limited to:
• Protective eyewear
• Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer
•Gloves
• Hearing protection
TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD
Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on
skin, inhaled, or swallowed.
• Read MSDS’s to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using.
• Store hazardous fluid in approved containers, and dispose of it according to appli-
cable guidelines.
• Always wear impervious gloves when spraying or cleaning equipment.
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 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.
• Engage trigger lock when not spraying.
• Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when you stop spraying and
before cleaning, checking, or servicing equipment.
BURN HAZARD
Equipment surfaces and fluid that’s heated can become very hot during operation. To
avoid severe burns, do not touch hot fluid or equipment. Wait until equipment/fluid has
cooled completely.