Graco Inc. Indy-X Chop Manuel D’Utilisation

     The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. 
     The exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbol refers to procedure-

     specific risk. Refer back to these warnings. Additional, product-specific warnings may be found throughout the 
     body of this manual where applicable.

 

 

WARNING

Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. To help 

prevent fire and explosion:

•     Use equipment only in well ventilated area.

•     Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic

     drop cloths (potential static arc). 

•     Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.

•     Do not plug or unplug power cords, or turn power or light switches on or off when flammable

     fumes are present.

•     Ground all equipment in the work area. See Grounding instructions.

•     Use only grounded hoses.

•     Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail.

•     If there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop operation immediately. Do not use equipment

     until you identify and correct the problem.

•     Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.

You must wear appropriate protective equipment when operating, servicing, or when in the 

operating area of the equipment to help protect you from serious injury, including eye injury, 

inhalation of toxic fumes, burns, and hearing loss. This equipment includes but is not limited to:

•     Protective eyewear 

•     Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer

•     Gloves

•     Hearing protection

Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin, inhaled, or 

swallowed.

•     Read MSDS’s to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using.

•     Store hazardous fluid in approved containers, and dispose of it according to applicable

     guidelines.

•     Always wear impervious gloves when spraying or cleaning equipment.

When changing materials, flush the equipment mul-
tiple times to ensure it is thoroughly clean.

Always clean the fluid inlet strainers after flushing.

Check with your material manufacturer for chemical 
compatibility.

Most materials use ISO on the A side, but some use 
ISO on the B side.

Epoxies often have amines on the B (hardener) 
side. Polyureas often have amines on the B (resin) 
side.

This section is used with some RAM plates which could get pushed out of the drums of sealant.

For equipment used with heated material. 

SPLATTER HAZARD 
Hot or toxic fluid can cause serious injury if splashed in the eyes or on skin. During blow off of platen, 
splatter may occur. 
•

Use minimum air pressure when removing platen from drum.

Equipment surfaces and fluid that’s heated can become very hot during operation. To avoid severe burns:
•

Do not touch hot fluid or equipment. 

Wait until equipment/fluid has cooled completely.