Warnings
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Gas Engine Warnings
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or
explode. To help prevent 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. Do not use pail
liners unless they are antistatic or conductive.
• Stop operation immediately if static sparking occurs or you feel a shock. Do
not use equipment until you identify and correct the problem.
• Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause death.
• Do not operate in an enclosed area.
BURN HAZARD
Equipment surfaces and fluid that is heated can become very hot during operation.
To avoid severe burns:
• Do not touch hot fluid or equipment.