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OptiSelect manual powder gun General safety regulations • 3
General safety regulations
This chapter sets out the fundamental safety regulations that must be fol-
lowed by the user and third parties using the OptiSelect manual powder
gun.
These safety regulations must be read and understood before the
OptiSelect manual powder gun is used.
Safety symbols (pictograms)
The following warnings with their meanings can be found in the operating
instructions. The general safety precautions must also be followed as
well as the regulations in these operating instructions.
DANGER!
danger due to live electricity or moving parts. Possible consequences:
Death or serious injury
WARNING!
Improper use of the equipment could damage the machine or cause it to
malfunction. Possible consequences: minor injuries or damage to equip-
ment
INFORMATION!
useful tips and other information
Conformity of use
1. The OptiSelect manual powder gun is built to the latest specifica-
tion and conforms to the recognized technical safety regulations.
It is designed for the normal application of powder coating.
2. Any other use beyond this is not intended. The manufacturer is
not responsible for any damage resulting from this; the risk for
this is carried by the user alone. If the OptiSelect manual powder
gun is to be used for other purposes or other substances outside
of our guidelines then ITW Gema AG should be consulted.
3. Observance of the operating, service and maintenance instruc-
tions specified by the manufacturer is also part of the conformity
of use. The OptiSelect manual powder gun should only be used,