Warning – Graco Inc. 231-353 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.

D Know the specific hazards of the fluid you are using.

D Store hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local,

state and national guidelines.

D Always wear protective eyewear, gloves, clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid

and solvent manufacturer.

MOVING PARTS HAZARD

Moving parts can pinch or amputate your fingers.

D Keep clear of all moving parts when starting or operating the pump.

D 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-

tremely serious injury, including the need for amputation. Fluid splashed in the eyes or on the skin

can also cause serious injury.

D 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.

D Do not point the gun at anyone or at any part of the body.

D Do not put your hand or fingers over the spray tip.

D Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove or rag.

D Do not “blow back” fluid; this is not an air spray system.

D Always have the tip guard and the trigger guard on the gun when spraying.

D Check the gun diffuser operation weekly. Refer to the gun manual.

D Be sure the gun trigger safety operates before spraying.

D Lock the gun trigger safety when you stop spraying.

D Follow the

Pressure Relief Procedure on page 9 if the spray tip clogs and before cleaning,

checking or servicing the equipment.

D Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.

D 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.

D Fluid hoses must have spring guards on both ends, to help protect them from rupture caused by

kinks or bends near the couplings.

WARNING