DeVilbiss JGA-510 - Manual (Page 2)

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HAZARD CAUSE SAFEGUARDS
Fire Solvent and coatings can be highly flammable Adequate exhaust must be provided to keep air free of
or combustible especially when sprayed. accumulations of flammable vapors.
Smoking must never be allowed in the spray area.
Fire extinguishing equipment must be present
in the spray area.
Solvent During use and while cleaning and flushing, Wear eye protection.
Spray solvents can be forcefully expelled from fluid
and air passages. Some solvents can cause
eye injury.
Inhaling Toxic Certain materials may be harmful if inhaled, Follow the requirements of the Material Safety Data Sheet
Substances or if there is contact with the skin. supplied by your coating material manufacturer.
Adequate exhaust must be provided to keep
the air free of accumulations of toxic materials.
Use a mask or respirator whenever there is a chance of inhaling
sprayed materials. The mask must be compatible with the
material being sprayed and its concentration. Equipment must
be as prescribed by an industrial hygienist or safety expert, and
be NIOSH approved.
Explosion Hazard - Halogenated hydrocarbon solvents - for Guns with stainless steel internal passageways may be used
Incompatible example; methylene chloride and 1, 1, 1 - with these solvents. However, aluminum is widely used in other
Materials Trichloroethylene are not chemically com- spray application equipment - such as material pumps,
patible with the aluminum that might be used regulators, valves and cups. Check all equipment items before
in many system components. The chemical use and make sure they can also be used safely with these
reaction caused by these solvents reacting with solvents. Read the label or data sheet for the material you intend
aluminum can become violent and lead to to spray. If in doubt as to whether or not a coating or cleaning
an equipment explosion. material is compatible, contact your material supplier.
General Safety Improper operation or maintenance of Operators should be given adequate training in the safe use &
equipment. maintenance of the equipment (in accordance with the require
ments of NFPA-33, Chapter 15). Users must comply with all local
and national codes of practice and insurance company require
ments governing ventilation, fire precautions, operation,
maintenance and housekeeping. These are OSHA Sections
1910.94 and 1910.107 and NFPA-33.
Cumulative Trauma Use of hand tools may cause cumulative Pain, tingling, or numbness in the shoulder, forearm, wrist,
Disorders (“CTD’s”) trauma disorders (“CTD’s”). hands or fingers, especially during the night, may be early
symptoms of a CTD. Do not ignore them. Should you experience
CTD’s, or musculo- CTD's when using hand tools, tend to affect any such symptoms, see a physician immediately. Other early
skeletal disorders, the upper extremities. Factors which may symptoms may include vague discomfort in the hand, loss of
involve damage to increase the risk of developing a CTD include: manual dexterity, and nonspecific pain in the arm. Ignoring early
the hands, wrist, symptoms and continued repetitive use of the arm, wrist and
elbows, shoulders, 1. High frequency of the activity. hand can lead to serious disability. Risk is reduced by avoiding
neck & back. Carpal 2. Excessive force, such as gripping, pinching, or lessening factors 1-7.
tunnel syndrome & or pressing with the hands and fingers.
tendinitis (such as 3. Extreme or awkward finger, wrist, or arm
tennis elbow or positions.
rotator cuff syndrome) 4. Excessive duration of the activity.
are examples of
5. Tool vibration.
CTD’s. 6. Repeated pressure on a body part.
7. Working in cold temperatures.
CTD’s can also be caused by such activities
as sewing, golf, tennis bowling, to name a few.
The following hazards may occur during the normal use of this equipment.
Please read the following chart before using this equipment.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This manual contains information that is improtant for you to know and understand. This information relates to USER SAFETY and
PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the following symbols. Please pay particular
attention to these sections.
Note
Information that you should pay spe-
cial attention to.
Important safety information - A hazard
that may cause serious injury or loss of
life.
Important information that tells how to
prevent damage to equipment, or how
to avoid a situation that may cause
minor inury.