Hitachi 308640 - Manual (Page 3)

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WARNING
INSTRUCTIONS
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture, malfunction, or start unexpectedly and result
in serious injury.
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This equipment is for professional use only.
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Read all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment.
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Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. If you are uncertain about usage, call your Graco
distributor.
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Do not alter or modify this equipment. Use only genuine Graco parts and accessories.
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Check the equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
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Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the lowest rated system component. This equip-
ment has a 4000 psi (28 MPa, 280 bar) maximum working pressure at 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar)
maximum incoming air pressure.
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Route the hoses away from the traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces. Do not
expose Graco hoses to temperatures above 180
_ F (82 _ C) or below –40 _ F (–40 _ C).
D Do not use the hoses to pull the equipment.
D Use only Graco approved hoses. Do not remove hose spring guards, which help protect the hose
from rupture caused by kinks or bends near the couplings.
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Use fluids or solvents that are compatible with the equipment wetted parts. See the Technical
Data section of all the equipment manuals. Read the fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings.
D Wear hearing protection when operating this equipment.
D Comply with all applicable local, state and national fire, electrical and other safety regulations.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Improper grounding, poor air ventilation, open flames, or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and
result in fire or explosion and serious injury.
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Ground the equipment and the object being sprayed. See Ground the System on page 6.
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Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the buildup of flammable fumes from solvent or the fluid being
sprayed.
D Extinguish all the open flames or pilot lights in the spray area.
D Electrically disconnect all the equipment in the spray area.
D Keep the spray area free of debris, including solvent, rags, and gasoline.
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Do not turn on or off any light switch in the spray area while operating or if fumes are present.
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Do not smoke in the spray area.
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Do not operate a gasoline engine in the spray area.
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If there is any static sparking while using the equipment, stop spraying immediately. Identify and
correct the problem.