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SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
Specific Safety Instructions
1. The warnings and precautions discussed in this
manual cannot cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must be understood
by the operator that common sense and caution
are factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator.
2. WARNING: Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities, contains chemicals
known [to the State of California] to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or
other masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from
chemically treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
3. WARNING: The brass components of
this product contain lead, a chemical
known to the State of California to cause
birth defects (or other reproductive harm).
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
4. Do not spray near open flames, pilot lights, stoves,
heaters, the air compressor, or any other heat source.
Most solvents and coatings are highly flammable,
particularly when sprayed. Maintain a distance of
at least 25 feet from the air compressor. If possible,
locate the air compressor in a separate room.
5. Paints and solvents may be harmful or fatal if
swallowed or inhaled. Avoid prolonged skin contact
with solvents or paints as they will irritate skin.
After any contact, immediately wash off
exposed area with hot, soapy water.
6. Attach all accessories properly to the tool before
connecting the air supply. A loose accessory
may detach or break during operation.
7. Install an in-line shutoff valve to allow immediate
control over the air supply in an emergency,
even if a hose is ruptured.
8. Air hose fittings may get hot during use.
Allow fittings to cool before disconnecting.
9. Coatings can produce eye irritation.
When cleaning tools exercise caution
when using solvents. They can be forcefully
ejected from the tool’s nozzle and air passages.
Wear an ANSI-approved dust mask or respirator
when working around chemical mist.
10. Do not exceed the maximum pressure.
Exceeding the maximum pressure will cause
the safety valve to release air to prevent the
tank from exceeding its maximum pressure.
Exceeding the Tank’s maximum pressure can
cause the pressure tank to rupture or explode.
11. During each use, pull the ring on the
safety valve to check that it operates freely
and relieves air pressure. If the safety valve
is stuck, does not operate freely, or does not
relieve air pressure, replace the valve.
12. Do not discard or make any alterations to
the safety valve. Tampering with, welding
or drilling the tank can weaken it.
13. Do not use abrasive or corrosive materials or
materials that can cause rust with this tank.
It is not designed for those materials.
To use them can damage the tank’s internal parts.
14. Industrial applications must
follow OSHA requirements.
15. Read all information concerning coating
products and cleaning solvents.
Chlorinated solvents, such as 1-1-1 Trichloroethane
and Methylene Chloride (also known as methyl
chloride) can chemically react with aluminum and
explode. Many paint sprayers contain aluminum.
If you are in doubt about potential chemical reactions,
contact the coating or solvent manufacturer.
16. Check all seals before connecting
the spray tool to the air supply.
17. Make sure that the lid is fully attached
to the tank before pressurizing.
Do not release the lid while the tank is pressurized.
18. Do not use wrenches, pliers or other tools to
tighten Paint Tank clamps. Use your hands only.
If gasket leaks, clean it or replace it.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
