Porter-Cable D26221-025-1 Safety Guidelines / Definitions, Important Safety Instructions

SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that is im- portant for you to know and understand. This information re- lates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and

PREVENTING EQUIP- MENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay atten- tion to these sections.

indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,may result in minor or moderate injury

used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in property damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury and property damage. Read and understand all warnings and

operating instructions before using.

HAZARD

RISK OF

EXPLOSION

OR FIRE

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

•Spilled gasoline and it’s vapors can become ignited from cigarette sparks, electrical arcing, exhaust gases, and hot engine components such as the muffler.

•Heat will expand fuel in the tank which could result in spillage and possible fire explosion.

•Operating the pressure washer in an explosive environment could result in a fire.

•Materials placed against or near the pressure washer can interfere with its proper ventilation features causing overheating and possible ignition of the materials .

•Muffler exhaust heat can damage painted surfaces, melt any material sensitive to heat (such as siding, plastic, rubber, or vinyl), and damage live plants.

•Improperly stored fuel could lead to accidental ignition. Fuel im- properly secured could get into the hands of children or other un- qualified persons.

•Use of acids, toxic or corrosive chemicals, poisons, insecticides, or any kind of flammable solvent with this product could result in serious injury or death.

HOW TO PREVENT IT

•Shut off engine and allow it to cool before adding fuel to the tank.

•Use care in filling tank to avoid spilling fuel. Move pressure washer away from fueling area before starting engine.

•Keep maximum fuel level ½” below top of tank to allow for expansion.

•Operate and fuel equipment in well ventilated areas free from obstructions. Equip areas with fire extinguisher suit- able for gasoline fires.

•Never operate pressure washer in an area containing dry brush or weeds.

•Always keep pressure washer a mini- mum of four feet away from surfaces (such as houses, automobiles, or live plants) that could be damaged from muffler exhaust heat

•Store fuel in an OSHA approved container, in a secure location away from work area.

•Do not spray flammable liquids.

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