DeVillbiss Air Power Company A20116 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.
		•	Do not operate machine with
			missing, broken or unauthorized
			parts.
		•	Never leave wand unattended while
			unit is running.
•	If proper starting procedure is not	•	If engine does not start after two
	followed, engine can kickback		pulls, squeeze trigger of gun to
	causing serious hand and arm injury.		relieve pump pressure. Pull starter
			cord slowly until resistance is felt.
			Then pull cord rapidly to avoid
			kickback and prevent hand or arm
			injury.
•	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.

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