Graco Inc. 235490 Paint Sprayer User Manual


 
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The following are general Warnings related to the safe setup, use, maintenance and repair o f 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
prevent fire and explosion:
D Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
D Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic
drop clothes (potential static arc).
D Sprayer generates sparks. When flammable liquid is used in or near sprayer or for flushing or
cleaning, keep spra yer at least 20 ft (6 m) away from explosive vapors.
D Do 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.
D Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
D Do not plug or unplug power co rds or turn lights on or o f f when flammable fumes are present.
D Ground equipment and conductive objects in work area. Read Grounding instructions.
D If there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop operating immediately. Do not use equipment
until you identify and correct th e problem.
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD
High pressure fluid from gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components will pierce ski n. This may look like
just a cut, but it is a serious injury that can result in amputation. Get immediate surgical treatment.
D Do not point gun at anyone or any part of the body.
D Do not put your hand over the spray tip.
D Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.
D Engage trigger lock when not spraying.
D Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when you stop spraying and before cleaning,
checki ng or servicing equipment.
PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD
Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or
fluids containing such solvents in this equipment. Such use could result in a serious chemical reaction,
with the possibility of exp losion, which could cause death, serious injury and/or substantial property
damage.