POWDER COATING SYSTEM
42802
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
assembly and service may not be included.
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Manual Revised 09d
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Consumption 120 V~, 60 Hz
Air Supply 20 to 40 PSI, dry air
Air Inlet 1/4 inch NPT thread
Power Cord 16 AWG
Note: Performance of this tool may vary
depending on variations in local line
voltage. Extension cord usage may
also affect tool performance.
Save This Manual
You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly
instructions, operating and maintenance
procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep
your invoice with this manual. Write the
invoice number on the inside of the front
cover. Keep the manual and invoice in a
safe and dry place for future reference.
SAFETY WARNINGS AND
Keep children away3. . Children must
never be allowed in the work area.
Do not let them handle machines,
tools, or extension cords.
Store idle equipment4. . When not
in use, tools must be stored in a dry
location to inhibit rust. Always lock
up tools and keep out of reach of
children.
Do not force tool5. . It will do the job
better and more safely at the rate for
which it was intended. Do not use
inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed the tool capacity.
Use the right tool for the job6. . Do
not attempt to force a small tool or
attachment to do the work of a larger
industrial tool. There are certain
applications for which this tool was
designed. Do not modify this tool and
do not use this tool for a purpose for
which it was not intended.
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: When using tool, basic
safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of
personal injury and damage to
equipment.
Read all instructions before using this
tool!
Keep work area clean1. . Cluttered
areas invite injuries.
Observe work area conditions2. . Do
not use machines or power tools in
damp or wet locations. Don’t expose
to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
Do not use electrically powered tools
in the presence of ammable gases
or liquids.
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Dress properly7. . Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry as they can be
caught in moving parts. Protective,
electrically non-conductive clothes
and non-skid footwear are recommended when working. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.
Use eye and ear protection8. . Always
wear ANSI approved impact safety
goggles. Wear a full face shield if you
are producing metal lings or wood
chips. Wear an ANSI approved dust
mask or respirator when working
around metal, wood, and chemical
dusts and mists.
Do not overreach9. . Keep proper
footing and balance at all times. Do
not reach over or across running
machines.
REV 09d
Maintain tools with care10. . Keep
tools sharp and clean for better and
safer performance. Follow instruc-
tions for lubricating and changing
accessories. Inspect tool cords peri-
odically and, if damaged, have them
repaired by an authorized technician.
The handles must be kept clean, dry,
and free from oil and grease at all
times.
Disconnect power11. . Unplug trans-
former when not in use.
Avoid unintentional starting12. . Be
sure the switch is in the Off position
when not in use and before plugging
in. Do not carry any tool with your
nger on the trigger, whether it is
plugged in or not.
Stay alert13. . Watch what you are do-
ing, use common sense. Do not oper-
ate any tool when you are tired.
Check for damaged parts14. . Before
using any tool, any part that ap-
pears damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will oper-
ate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment and
binding of moving parts; any broken
parts or mounting xtures; and any
other condition that may affect proper
operation. Any part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or re-
placed by a qualied technician. Do
not use the tool if any switch does not
turn On and Off properly.
Guard against electric shock15. .
Prevent body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges, and refrigerator enclosures.
Never touch the object being coated
with one hand while spraying with the
other.
Replacement parts and acces-16.
sories. When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts. Use of
any other parts will void the warranty.
Only use accessories intended for
use with this tool. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight
Tools.
Do not operate tool if under the in-17.
uence of alcohol or drugs. Read
warning labels on prescriptions to
determine if your judgment or reexes are impaired while taking drugs. If
there is any doubt, do not operate the
tool.
Use proper size and type extension 18.
cord. If an extension cord is required,
it must be of the proper size and type
to supply the correct current to the
tool without heating up. Otherwise,
the extension cord could melt and
catch re, or cause electrical damage
to the tool. This tool requires use of
an extension cord of 0 to 10 amps
capability (up to 50 feet), with wire
size rated at 18 AWG. Longer exten-
sion cords require larger size wire. If
you are using the tool outdoors, use
an extension cord rated for outdoor
use (signied by “WA” on the jacket).
Maintenance19. . For your safety,
service and maintenance should be
performed regularly by a qualied
technician.
The warnings, cautions, and instruc-20.
tions discussed in this instruction
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
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