Briggs & Stratton 01988-1 manual Operate pressure washer only outdoors, When Adding Fuel

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Section 1: Safety Rules

WARNING

Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death.

Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea, fainting or poisoning.

Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.

Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.

DO NOT operate pressure washer inside any building or enclosure, even if doors or windows are open.

Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that vapors may be inhaled.

Read all instructions with mask so you are certain the mask will provide the necessary protection against inhaling harmful vapors.

WARNING

Use of pressure washer can create puddles and slippery surfaces.

High pressure spray could cause you to fall if you are too close to the cleaning surface.

Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning surface.

Operate this unit on a stable surface.

The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.

Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from a ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location.

Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high pressure spray to avoid injury if gun kicks back.

WARNING

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

WHEN ADDING FUEL

Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap.

Fill fuel tank outdoors.

DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.

Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT

DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to spill.

DO NOT spray flammable liquids.

WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT

Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve OFF.

WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK

Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.

WARNING

Spray contact with electrical wiring can result in electrocution.

Keep water spray away from electric wiring or fatal electric shock may result.

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Contents Antes de utilizar el producto, lea este manual AdvertenciaTable of Contents Safety RulesEquipment Description Operate pressure washer only outdoors When Adding FuelUnintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock High pressure spray may damage fragile items including glass Quick Connect Choke Lever Section Features and ControlsKnow Your Pressure Washer Nozzle Extension withPreparing Pressure Washer for USE Assembly SectionAssembly Carton ContentsConnect Hose and Water Supply to Pump AssemblyAttach Handle Add Engine Oil and FuelScreen. do not Checklist Before Starting EnginePressure Washer Location HOW to USE Pressure WasherHow to Start Engine Section OperationOperation How to Stop Pressure WasherCleaning and Applying Chemical How to Use Spray TipsDischarging the warm water onto the ground Cleaning Detergent Siphoning TubePressure Washer Rinsing Automatic Cool Down System Thermal ReliefPressure Washer Maintenance Section MaintenanceSpecifications General Maintenance RecommendationsRing Maintenance MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Nozzle MaintenanceProtecting the Pump StoragePreparing the Unit for Storage Storing the EngineTroubleshooting TroubleshootingPage Year Consumer Use Years Years orConserve Estas Instrucciones Reglas de SeguridadCuando Añada Combustible Sección 1 Reglas de SeguridadCuando Pruebe LA Bujía DEL Motor Precaución Conozca SU Maquina Lavadora DE Presion Características y ControlesMontaje MontajePreparando EL Lavador a Presión Para SU USO Lista de Revision Previa al Arranque del Motor Sección 3 MontajeAgregar Aceite al Motor y Gasolina Conecte la Manguera y el Suministro de Agua a la BombaCómo Darle Arranque a su Lavadora a Presión OperaciónCómo Usar SU Lavadora a Presión Ubicación del Lavadora a PresiónCómo Parar su Lavador a Presión Sección 4 OperaciónUsada para Aplicar Químicos Cómo Usar las Puntas de RociadoLimpieza y Aplicación del Químico Detergentes caseros podrían dañar la bombaEnjuage de la Máquina Lavadora a Presión Limpiando el TuboSistema de Enfriamiento Automático Alivio Térmico Mantenimiento DE LA Lavadora a Presion MantenimientoEspecificaciones Recomendaciones GeneralesMantenimiento de los Anillos O Sección 5 MantenimientoMantenimiento DEL Motor Mantenimiento de la BoquillaProteger la Bomba AlmacenamientoPreparando LA Unidad Para SU Almacenamiento Almacenando EL MotorSolución Diagnosticos de AveríasProblema Reparacion DE DañosNotas Garantía Limitada

01988-1 specifications

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