Warning – AIRLESSCO GS6250 User Manual

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Warnings

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EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD

Misuse can cause death or serious injury.

• Always wear appropriate gloves, eye protection, and a respirator or mask when painting.

• Do not operate or spray near children. Keep children away from equipment at all times.

• Do not overreach or stand on an unstable support. Keep effective footing and balance at all times.

• Stay alert and watch what you are doing.

• Do not leave the unit energized or under pressure while unattended. When the unit is not in use, turn

off the unit and follow the Pressure Relief Procedure for turning off the unit.

• Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

• Do not kink or over-bend the hose.

• Do not expose the hose to temperatures or to pressures in excess of those specified by Airlessco.

• Do not use the hose as a strength member to pull or lift the equipment.

PRESSURIZED ALUMINUM PARTS HAZARD

Use of fluids that are incompatible with aluminum in pressurized equipment can cause serious chemical
reaction and equipment rupture. Failure to follow this warning can result in death, serious injury, or
property damage.

• Do not use 1,1,1-trichloroethane, methylene chloride, other halogenated hydrocarbon solvents or

fluids containing such solvents.

• Many other fluids may contain chemicals that can react with aluminum. Contact your material supplier

for compatibility.

MOVING PARTS HAZARD

Moving parts can pinch, cut or amputate fingers and other body parts.

• Keep clear of moving parts.

• Do not operate equipment with protective guards or covers removed.

• Pressurized equipment can start without warning. Before checking, moving, or servicing equipment,

follow the Pressure Relief Procedure and disconnect all power sources.

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD

Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, which is colorless and odorless. Breathing carbon
monoxide can cause death.

• Do not operate in an enclosed area.

TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD

Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin, inhaled, or
swallowed.

• Read MSDSs to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using.

• Store hazardous fluid in approved containers, and dispose of it according to applicable guidelines.

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