Safety 1-9 2004 Nordson Corporation A1EN−01−[XX−SAFE]−10General Safety Warnings and CautionsTable 1-1 contains the general safety warnings and cautions that apply toNordson hot melt and cold adhesive equipment. Review the table andcarefully read all of the warnings or cautions that apply to the type ofequipment described in this manual.Equipment types are designated in Table 1-1 as follows:HM = Hot melt (melters, hoses, guns, etc.)PC = Process controlCA = Cold adhesive (dispensing pumps, pressurized container, andguns)Table 1-1 General Safety Warnings and CautionsEquipmentType Warning or CautionHMWARNING: Hazardous vapors! Before processing any polyurethanereactive (PUR) hot melt or solvent-based material through acompatible Nordson melter, read and comply with the material’sMSDS. Ensure that the material’s processing temperature andflashpoints will not be exceeded and that all requirements for safehandling, ventilation, first aid, and personal protective equipment aremet. Failure to comply with MSDS requirements can cause personalinjury, including death.HMWARNING: Reactive material! Never clean any aluminum componentor flush Nordson equipment with halogenated hydrocarbon fluids.Nordson melters and guns contain aluminum components that mayreact violently with halogenated hydrocarbons. The use ofhalogenated hydrocarbon compounds in Nordson equipment cancause personal injury, including death.HM, CAWARNING: System pressurized! Relieve system hydraulic pressurebefore breaking any hydraulic connection or seal. Failure to relievethe system hydraulic pressure can result in the uncontrolled release ofhot melt or cold adhesive, causing personal injury.HMWARNING: Molten material! Wear eye or face protection, clothingthat protects exposed skin, and heat-protective gloves when servicingequipment that contains molten hot melt. Even when solidified, hotmelt can still cause burns. Failure to wear appropriate personalprotective equipment can result in personal injury.Continued...
