American Power Conversion Airless Paint Sprayer 68001 - Manual (Page 3)

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Notice
Clean the Sprayer ImmedIAtely after use. delayed or inadequate cleaning will permanently clog the
Spray Gun. Warranty void if sprayer is not properly cleaned immediately after every use.
Safety Warnings
WARnInG Read all safety warnings
and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions
for future reference.
1. Work area safety
a.
Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents
b. Operate only in a well-ventilated area.
Paint thinners and solvents may
be harmful if inhaled.
c. do not operate the sprayer in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The
sprayer is able to create sparks resulting
in the ignition of the dust or fumes.
d. Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a sprayer.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2. electrical safety
a.
Sprayer plugs must match the outlet. never
modify the plug in any way. do not use any
adapter plugs with grounded sprayers.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets
will reduce risk of electric shock.
b. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is grounded.
c. do not expose sprayers to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a sprayer will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d. do not abuse the cord. never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the sprayer.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e. When operating a sprayer outdoors, use
an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
f. If operating a sprayer in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) protected supply.
Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
3. Personal safety
a. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating the sprayer.
Do not use the sprayer while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating the
sprayer increases the risk of injury to persons.
b. dress properly. do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
Keep hair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
hair increases the risk of injury to persons as
a result of being caught in moving parts.
c. Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure the
trigger is off before connecting to the
power supply. Do not carry the sprayer with
your finger on the trigger or connect the sprayer
to the power supply with the trigger on.
d. do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of the
sprayer in unexpected situations.
e. use safety equipment.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
a NIOSH‑approved respirator,
heavy‑duty work gloves and
non‑skid safety shoes when priming,
painting, cleaning, or servicing.
4. Sprayer use and care
a.
do not force the sprayer. use the
correct sprayer for your application.
The correct sprayer will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b. do not use the sprayer if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any sprayer
that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
c. disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing sprayers.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the sprayer accidentally.
d. Store idle sprayers out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the sprayer or these instructions
to operate the sprayer. Sprayers are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e. maintain the sprayer. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
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