• | Muffler exhaust heat can |
| damage painted surfaces, |
| melt any material sensitive |
| to heat (such as siding, |
| plastic, rubber, vinyl or the |
| pressure hose, itself), and |
| damage live plants. |
• | Improperly stored fuel could |
| lead to accidental ignition. |
| Fuel improperly secured |
| could get into the hands of |
| children or other unqualified |
| persons. |
• | Always keep pressure washer |
| a minimum of 4' (1.2 m) 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. |
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• Some cleaning fluids | • Use only cleaning fluids | |
contain substances which |
| specifically recommended |
could cause injury to skin, |
| for |
eyes or lungs. |
| Follow manufacturers |
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| recommendations. Do not use |
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| chlorine bleach or any other |
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| corrosive compound. |
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DANGER: RISK of FLUID INJECTION and Laceration
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• 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. |
• Do not spray flammable |
liquids. |
What can happen
• Your pressure washer |
operates at fluid pressures |
and velocities high enough to |
penetrate human and |
animal flesh, which could |
result in amputation or |
other serious injury. Leaks |
caused by loose fittings or |
worn or damaged hoses can |
How to prevent it
• Inspect the |
hose regularly. Replace |
the hose immediately if it is |
damaged, worn, has melted |
from contacting the engine, |
or shows any signs of cracks, |
bubbles, pinholes, or other |
leakage. Never grasp a |
DANGER: RISK TO BREATHING (Asphyxiation)
What can happen | How to prevent it |
result in injection injuries. |
DO NOT TREAT FLUID |
INJECTION AS |
is leaking or damaged. |
• Never touch, grasp or attempt |
to cover a pinhole or similar |
•Breathing exhaust fumes will cause serious injury or death! Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
•Operate pressure washer in a
•Never operate unit in a location occupied by humans or animals.
A SIMPLE CUT! See a |
physician immediately! |
water leak on the high- |
pressure hose. The stream |
of water IS under high |
pressure and WILL |
penetrate skin. |
• Never place hands in front |
of nozzle. |
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