Graco Mark IV Paint Sprayer User Manual


 
Warnings
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EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
Always wear appropriate gloves, eye protection, and a respirator or mask when painting.
Do not operate or spray near children. Keep children away from equipment at all times.
Do not overreach or stand on an unstable support. Keep effective footing and balance at all times.
Stay alert and watch what you are doing.
Do not leave the unit energized or under pressure while unattended. When the unit is not in use, turn
off the unit and follow the Pressure Relief Procedure for turning off the unit.
Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Do not kink or over-bend the hose.
Do not expose the hose to temperatures or to pressures in excess of those specified by Graco.
Do not use the hose as a strength member to pull or lift the equipment.
Do not spray with a hose shorter than 25 feet.
Do not alter or modify equipment. Alterations or modifications may void agency approvals and create
safety hazards.
Make sure all equipment is rated and approved for the environment in which you are using it.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
This equipment must be grounded. Improper grounding, setup, or usage of the system can cause elec-
tric shock.
Turn off and disconnect power cord before servicing equipment.
Connect only to grounded electrical outlets.
Use only 3-wire extension cords.
Ensure ground prongs are intact on power and extension cords.
Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
Wait five minutes after disconnecting power cord before servicing large capacitor units.
PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD
Use of fluids that are incompatible with aluminum in pressurized equipment can cause serious chemical
reaction and equipment rupture. Failure to follow this warning can result in death, serious injury, or prop-
erty damage.
Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or
fluids containing such solvents.
Many other fluids may contain chemicals that can react with aluminum. Contact your material sup-
plier for compatibility.
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 equipment,
follow the Pressure Relief Procedure and disconnect all power sources.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Wear appropriate protective equipment when in the work area to help prevent serious injury, including
eye injury, hearing loss, inhalation of toxic fumes, and burns. This protective equipment includes but is
not limited to:
Protective eyewear, and hearing protection.
Respirators, protective clothing, and gloves as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer.
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