DeWalt DP3900 English, Danger Risk Of Explosion Or Fire, What Can Happen, How To Prevent It

DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE

• Muffler exhaust heat can	• Always keep pressure washer
damage painted surfaces,	a minimum of 4' (1.2 m) away
melt any material sensitive	from surfaces (such as
to heat (such as siding,	houses, automobiles or
plastic, rubber, vinyl or the	live plants) that could be

English

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.

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 pres- sure washer away

from fueling area before starting engine.

	pressure hose, itself), and		damaged from muffler
	damage live plants.		exhaust heat.
•	Improperly stored fuel could	•	Store fuel in an OSHA-
	lead to accidental ignition.		approved container, in a
	Fuel improperly secured		secure location away from
	could get into the hands of		work area.
	children or other unqualified
	persons.
•	Use of acids, toxic or	•	Do not spray flammable

•	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

•	Keep maximum fuel level
	1/2" (12.7 mm) below
	bottom of filler neck
	to allow for expansion.
•	Operate and fuel equipment
	in well-ventilated areas free
	from obstructions. Equip
	areas with fire extinguisher
	suitable for gasoline fires.
•	Never operate pressure

corrosive chemicals,	liquids.
poisons, insecticides, or any
kind of flammable solvent
with this product could result
in serious injury or death.
DANGER: RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION)
WHAT CAN HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT

near the pressure washer

can interfere with its proper

ventilation features causing

overheating and possible

ignition of the materials.

washer in an area containing

dry brush or weeds.

•Breathing exhaust fumes will cause serious injury or death! Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

•Operate pressure washer in a well-ventilated area. Avoid enclosed areas such as garages, basements, etc.

•Never operate unit in a location occupied by humans or animals.

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