Important safety information 2, Gasoline engine safety, English – Wagner ProCoat 9185G User Manual

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7. Do not kink or over-bend the hose. Airless hose can

develop leaks from wear, kinking and abuse. A leak

can inject material into the skin.

8. Do not expose the hose to temperatures or pressures in

excess of those specified by manufacturer.

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

the equipment.

10. Use lowest possible pressure to flush equipment.

11. Follow all appropriate local, state and national codes

governing ventilation, fire prevention and operation.

12. The United States Government Safety Standards have

been adopted under the Occupational Safety and

Health Act (OSHA). These standards, particularly part

1910 of the General Standards and part 1926 of the

Construction Standards should be consulted.

13. Before each use, check all hoses for cuts, leaks,

abrasion or bulging of cover. Check for damage or

movement of couplings. Immediately replace hose if

any of those conditions exist. Never repair a paint hose.

Replace with a conductive high-pressure hose.

14. Do not spray outdoors on windy days.

15. Always unplug cord from outlet before working on

equipment (electric models only).

Gasoline Engine Safety

The engine exhaust from this unit contains

chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer, birth defects, or other

reproductive harm.

• Gas engines are designed to give safe and dependable

service if operated according to instructions. Read

and understand the engine Owner’s Manual before

operating the engine. Failure to do so could result in

personal injury or equipment damage.

• To prevent fire hazards and to provide adequate

ventilation, keep the engine at least 1 meter (3 feet)

away from buildings and other equipment during

operation. Do not place flammable objects close to the

engine.

• To prevent fire or explosion hazard, avoid spraying or

splashing any flammable solvent near the engine.

• Children and pets must be kept away from the area of

operation due to a possibility of burns from hot engine

components or injury from any equipment the engine

may be used to operate.

• Know how to stop the engine quickly, and understand

the operation of all controls. Never permit anyone to

operate the engine without proper instructions.

• Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under

certain conditions.

• Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.

Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the refueling

area or where gasoline is stored.

• Do not overfill the fuel tank. After refueling, make

sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely.

• Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Fuel

vapor or spilled fuel may ignite. If any fuel is

spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting

the engine.

• Never run the engine in an enclosed or confined

area. Exhaust contains poisonous carbon

monoxide gas; exposure may cause loss of

consciousness and may lead to death.

• The muffler becomes very hot during operation

and remains hot for a while after stopping the

engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler while

it is hot. To avoid severe burns or fire hazards, let

the engine cool before transporting it or storing it

indoors.

• Never ship/transport unit with gasoline in the tank.

• Never dispose of the unit when it is filled with oil

or gas. Follow all appropriate local, state, and

national regulations when disposing of the unit.

Safety Shut-Off Switch

The safety shut-off switch is pre-set by the factory to

shut down the sprayer to prevent over-pressurization.

Do not attempt to adjust or tamper with the safety shut-

off switch. Contact an authorized service center if this

setting requires adjustment.

NOTE: The safety shut-off switch should be set

to shut down the sprayer between 3200 –

3300 PSI.

Fueling (gas engine)

Gasoline is extremely flammable and is

explosive under certain conditions.

• ALWAYS turn the engine off before refueling.

• Refuel in a well-ventilated area.

• Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the

refueling area or where gasoline is stored.

• Do not overfill the fuel tank. After refueling, make

sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely.

• Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled

fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled,

make sure the area is dry before starting the

engine.

• Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or

breathing of vapor.

• Keep out of the reach of children.
Fuel Specifications

• Use automotive gasoline that has a pump octane

number of 86 or higher, or that has a research

octane number of 91 or higher. Use of a lower

octane gasoline can cause persistent “pinging”

or heavy “spark knock” (a metallic rapping noise)

which, if severe, can lead to engine damage.

NOTE: If “spark knock” or “pinging” occurs

at a steady engine speed under normal

load, change brands of gasoline. If

spark knock or pinging persists, consult

an authorized dealer of the engine

manufacturer. Failure to do so is

considered misuse, and damage caused

by misuse is not covered by the engine

manufacturer’s limited warranty.

NOTE: Occasionally you may experience light

spark knock while operating under heavy

loads. This is no cause for concern, it

simply means your engine is operating

efficiently.

• Unleaded fuel produces fewer engine and spark

plug deposits and extends the life of the exhaust

system components.

• Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil/

gasoline mixture. Avoid getting dirt, dust, or water

in the fuel tank.

Gasolines Containing Alcohol

If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol

(gasohol), be sure its octane rating is at least as high as

that recommended by the engine manufacturer. There

are two types of “gasohol”: one containing ethanol, and

the other containing methanol. Do not use gasohol that

contains more than 10% ethanol. Do not use gasoline

containing methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) that does

not also contain co-solvents and corrosion inhibitors for

methanol. Never use gasoline containing more than

5% methanol, even if it has co-solvents and corrosion

inhibitors.

NOTE: Fuel system damage or engine per-

formance problems resulting from the

use of fuels that contain alcohol is not

covered under the warranty. The engine

manufacturer cannot endorse the use of

fuels containing methanol since evidence

of their suitability is incomplete at this time.

Before buying gasoline from an unfamiliar

station, try to find out if the gasoline

contains alcohol. If it does, confirm the

type and percentage of alcohol used. If

you notice any undesirable operating

characteristics while using a gasoline that

contains alcohol, or one that you think

contains alcohol, switch to a gasoline

that you know does not contain alcohol.

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