Warning – Graco Inc. 237-421 User Manual

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FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Improper grounding, poor air ventilation, open flames or sparks can cause a hazardous condition
and result in a fire or explosion and serious injury.

Ground the equipment and the object being sprayed. See Ground the system on 6.

If there is any static sparking while using the equipment, stop spraying immediately. Identify
and correct the problem.

Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the buildup of flammable vapors from solvent or the fluid be-
ing sprayed.

Do not smoke in the spray area.

Extinguish all open flames or pilot lights in the spray area.

Do not turn on or off any light switch in the spray area.

Electrically disconnect all equipment in the spray area.

Keep the spray area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.

Do not operate a gasoline engine in the spray area.

EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD

Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture, malfunction or start unexpectedly and result
in serious injury.

This equipment is for professional use only.

Read all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment.

Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. If you are in doubt about this, call Graco Techni-
cal Assistance at 1–800–543–0339.

Do not alter or modify this equipment. Use only genuine Graco parts and accessories.

Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.

Do not exceed the 3000 psi (210 bar) maximum working pressure at 100 psi (6.9 bar) maxi-
mum incoming air pressure of the pump, or the maximum working pressure of any accessory
used with it.

Do not move or lift pressurized equipment.

Use fluids or solvents which are compatible with equipment wetted parts. Refer to the Technical Data
section of all equipment manuals. Read the fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings.

Fluid hoses must have spring guards on both ends to protect it from rupture caused by kinks or
bends at or close to the couplings.

Comply with all applicable local, state and national fire, electrical and other safety regulations.

Do not touch the heater during operation; it is very hot.

MOVING PARTS HAZARD

Moving parts, such as the air motor piston located behind the air motor plates, which can pinch or
amputate fingers.

Never operate the equipment with the air motor plates removed.

Keep clear of any moving parts when starting or operating the equipment.

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