IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd)
HAZARD
RISK OF UNSAFE
OPERATION
RISK OF INJURY FROM
SPRAY
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Unsafe operation of your pressure washer could lead to serious injury or death to you or others.
•The spray gun/wand is a powerful cleaning tool that could look like a toy to a child.
•Reactive force of spray will cause gun/wand to move, and could cause the operator to slip or fall, or misdirect the spray. Improper control
of gun/wand can result in injuries to self and others.
High velocity fluid spray can cause objects to break, propelling particles at high speed.
Ught or unsecured objects can become hazardous projectiles.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
•Become famiUar with the operation and controls of the pressure washer.
•Keep children away from the pressure washer at all times.
•Never defeat the safety features of this product.
•Do not operate machine with missing, broken, or unauthorized parts.
•Never leave wand unattended while unit is running.
•Keep work area free of obstacles.
•Stand on a stable surface and grip gun/ wand firmly. Expect the gun to kick when triggered.
•Always wear ANSI approved Z87 safety glasses. Wear protective clothing to protect against accidental spraying.
•Never point wand at, or spray people or animals.
•Always secure trigger lock when wand is not in service to prevent accidental operation.
•Neverpermanentlysecuretriggerinpull back (open)position.
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
RISK OF
RISK OF FLUID INJECTION
•Spray directed at electrical outlets or switches, or objects connected to an electrical circuit, could resultin a fatal electrical shock.
•Your 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 result in injection injuries. DO NOT TREAT FLUID iNJECTION AS A SIMPLE CUT! See a physician immediately!
•Unplug any electrically operated product before attempting to clean it. Direct spray away from electric outlets and switches.
•Never place hands in front of nozzle.
•Direct spray away from self and others.
•Make sure hose and fittings are tightened and in good condition. Never hold onto the hose or fittings during operation.
•Do not allow hose to contact muffler.
•Never attach or remove wand or hose fittings while system is pressurized.
•Relieve system pressure before attempting maintenance or disassem- bly of equipment.
Use only hose and high pressure accessories rated for 2000 PSI service.
To relieve system pressure, shut off engine, turn off water supply, and pull gun trigger until water stops flowing.
| Use of acids, toxic or corrosive | i • | Do not use acids, gasoline, kerosene, or |
| chemicals, poisons, insecticides, or |
| any other flammable matarials in this |
RISK OF CHEMICAL BURN | any kind of flammable solvent with this |
| product. Use only household |
| product could result in serious injury |
| detergents, cleaners and degreasers |
| or death. |
| recommended for use in pressure |
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