DeVillbiss Air Power Company A08989, S2600 Risk of Unsafe Operation, Risk of Injury from Spray

HAZARD

RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION

WHAT CAN HAPPEN		HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Unsafe operation of your pressure	•	Do not use chlorine bleach or any other
washer could lead to serious injury or		corrosive compound.
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 remove or alter the safety features
		of this product.
	•	Do not operate machine with missing,
		broken, or unauthorized parts.
	•	Never leave wand unattended while unit
		is running.
	•	Do not use this pressure washer in any
		way other than its intended purpose.
• If proper starting procedure is not	•	If engine does not start after two pulls,
followed, engine can kickback causing		squeeze trigger of gun to relieve pump
serious hand and arm injury.		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 pressure
cleaning tool that could look like a toy to		washer at all times.
a child.
• Reactive force of spray will cause gun/	•	Do not overreach or stand on an unstable
wand to kickback, and could cause the op-		support.
erator to slip or fall, or misdirect the spray.	•	Do not use pressure washer while
Improper control of gun/wand can result in		standing on a ladder.
injuries to self and others.	• Grip gun/wand firmly with both hands.
		Expect the gun to kickback when
		triggered.

HAZARD

RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY

WHAT CAN HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT
• High velocity fluid spray can cause	• Always wear ANSI approved Z87 safety
objects to break, propelling particles at	glasses. Wear protective clothing to protect
high speed.	against accidental spraying.
• Light or unsecured objects can become	• Never point wand at, or spray, people or
hazardous projectiles.	animals.
	• Always secure trigger lock when wand
	is not in service to prevent accidental
	operation.
	• Never permanently secure trigger in pull
	back (open) position.

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