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Warnings
The following are general warnings related to the safe setup, use, grounding, maintenance and repair of this equip-
ment. In the text of this manual, the exclamation point symbol alerts you to a warning and the hazard symbol refers to
specific risks. Refer back to these General Warnings pages. Additional procedure-specific warnings will be included
where applicable.
Warnings
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes and liquids, such as propane gas, gasoline and combustible fuel, in work area can
ignite or explode. To help prevent fire and explosion:
• Do not use equipment unless fully trained and qualified.
• Do not allow open containers of flammables within 25 ft (7.6 m) of equipment. Do not operate equip-
ment within 10 ft (3 m) of any structure, combustible material, or other gas cylinders.
• Shut off all burners when adding fuel to equipment.
• Close the tank shut-off valve immediately if you smell propane gas; extinguish all open flames. If gas
odor continues, keep away from equipment and immediately call the fire department.
• Follow lighting instructions for the burner and torch.
• Do not heat thermoplastic traffic marking compound material above 450° F (232° C)
• Fire extinguisher equipment shall be present and working.
• Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
• Do not leave equipment unattended.
• Keep children and animals away from work area.
• Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system
component. See Technical Data in all equipment manuals.
• Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately with genuine
manufacturer’s replacement parts only.
• Do not alter or modify equipment.
• Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your Graco distributor for information.
• Do not fill material beyond maximum capacity.
• Route gas lines, hoses, wires and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot
surfaces.
• Do not kink or overbend gas lines.
• Do not override or defeat safety devices.
• Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
BURN HAZARD
Equipment surfaces and fluid that is heated can become very hot during operation. To avoid severe
burns:
• Do not touch hot fluid or equipment.
• Wait until equipment and material has cooled completely.
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.