Porter-Cable A17914-05-10-06, PCE1700 Risk of Unsafe Operation What can Happen HOW to Prevent IT

RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION

	WHAT CAN HAPPEN		HOW TO PREVENT IT
•	Unsafe operation of your pressure	•	Do not use chlorine bleach or any
	washer could lead to serious injury		other corrosive compound.
	or death to you or others.	•	Become familiar with the operation
			and controls of the pressure washer.
		•	Keep operating area clear of all
			persons, pets and obstacles.
		• Do not operate the product when
			fatigued or under the influence of
			alcohol or drugs. Stay alert at all
			times.
		•	Never defeat the safety features of
			this product.
		•	Never leave wand unattended while
			unit is running.
• Pressure washer pump contains		• Never operate machine with pump
	moving parts. Contact with moving		guard removed.
	parts can cause serious injury.	•	Do not operate machine with
			missing, broken or unauthorized
			parts.
•	The spray gun/wand is a powerful	•	Keep children away from the
	cleaning tool that could look like a		pressure washer at all times.
	toy to a child.
•	Reactive force of spray will cause	•	Do not overreach or stand on an
	gun/wand to kickback, and could		unstable support.
	cause the operator to slip or fall	•	Do not use pressure washer while
	or misdirect the spray. Improper		standing on a ladder.
	control of gun/wand can result in	•	Grip gun/wand firmly with both
	injuries to self and others.		hands. Expect the gun to kickback
			when triggered.

RISK OF BURSTING

WHAT CAN HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Over inflation of tires could result in	• Use a tire pressure gauge to check
serious injury and property damage.	the tires pressure before each use
	and while inflating tires; see the tire
	sidewall for the correct tire pressure.
	NOTE: Air tanks, compressors and
	similar equipment used to inflate tires
	can fill small tires similar to these very
	rapidly. Adjust pressure regulator on
	air supply to no more than the rating
	of the tire pressure. Add air in small
	increments and frequently use the tire
	gauge to prevent over inflation.

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