Graco Inc. 308-548 Paint Sprayer User Manual


 
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TOXIC FLUID HAZARD
Hazardous
fluid or toxic fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on the
skin, inhaled, or swallowed.
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Know the specific hazards of the fluid you are using.
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Store hazardous fluid in an approved container
. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local,
state and national guidelines.
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Always wear protective eyewear
, gloves, clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid
and solvent manufacturer
.
MOVING
P
ARTS HAZARD
Moving
parts can pinch or amputate your fingers.
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Keep clear of all moving parts when starting or operating the pump.
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Before servicing the equipment, follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure
on page 9 to prevent the
equipment from starting unexpectedly
.
INJECTION HAZARD
Spray
from the gun, leaks or ruptured components can inject fluid into your body and cause ex
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tremely serious injury
, including the need for amputation. Fluid splashed in the eyes or on the skin
can also cause serious injury
.
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Fluid injected into the skin is a serious injury
. The injury may look like just a cut, but it is a serious
injury
. Get immediate medical attention.
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Do not point the gun at anyone or at any part of the body
.
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Do not put your hand or fingers over the spray tip.
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Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body
, glove or rag.
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Do not “blow back” fluid; this is not an air spray system.
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Always have the tip guard and the trigger guard on the gun when spraying.
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Check the gun dif
fuser operation weekly
. Refer to the gun manual.
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Be sure the gun trigger safety operates before spraying.
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Lock the gun trigger safety when you stop spraying.
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Follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure
on page 9 if the spray tip clogs and before cleaning,
checking or servicing the equipment.
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ighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.
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Check the hoses, tubes, and couplings daily
. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately
. Do
not repair high pressure couplings; you must replace the entire hose.
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Fluid hoses must have spring guards on both ends, to help protect them from rupture caused by
kinks or bends near the couplings.
WARNING
WARNING