SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and under- stand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read and understand the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
HAZARD
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
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| HOW TO PREVENT IT |
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• | Spilled gasoline and it’s vapors can be- | • | Shut off engine and allow it to cool |
| come ignited from cigarette sparks, |
| before adding fuel to the tank. |
| electrical arcing, exhaust gases, and hot | • | Use care in filling tank to avoid spilling |
| engine components such as the muffler. | ||
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| fuel. Move pressure washer away from | |
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| fueling area before starting engine. |
• | Heat will expand fuel in the tank which | • | Keep maximum fuel level ½” below top |
| could result in spillage and possible fire |
| of tank to allow for expansion. |
| explosion. |
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• | Operating the pressure washer in an ex- | • | Operate and fuel equipment in well ven- |
| plosive environment could result in a |
| tilated areas free from obstructions. |
| fire. |
| Equip areas with fire extinguishers suit- |
• | Materials placed against or near the |
| able for gasoline fires. |
| pressure washer can interfere with its | • | Never operate pressure washer in an |
| proper ventilation features causing over- |
| area containing dry brush or weeds. |
| heating and possible ignition of the |
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| materials. |
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• | Muffler exhaust heat can damage paint- | • | Always keep pressure washer a mini- |
| ed surfaces, melt any material sensitive |
| mum of four feet away from surfaces |
| to heat (such as siding, plastic, rubber, |
| (such as houses, automobiles, or live |
| or vinyl), and damage live plants. |
| plants) that could be damaged from |
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| muffler exhaust heat. |
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3- ENG | D25115 |