SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This informa- tion relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
Indicates an imminently hazard- ous situation which, if not avoid-
ed, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates an potentially hazard ous situation which, if not avoid-
ed, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates an potentially hazard ous situation which, if not avoid-
ed, could result in death or serious injury.
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
This product may not be equipped with a spark arresting muffl er. If the product is not equipped and will be used around fl ammable materials, or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the State of California. It is a violation of California statues section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defi ned in section 4442, and maintained in effective working order. Spark arresters are also required on some U.S. Forest Service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances.
This product contains chemicals, known to the State of California, to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not operate this unit until you have read and understand this Operators Manual and the Engine Owners Manual for Safety, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN | HOW TO PREVENT IT |
•Spilled gasoline and its vapors can become ignited from cigarette sparks, electrical arcing, exhaust gases and hot engine components such as the muffl er.
•Shut off engine and allow it to cool before add- ing fuel to the tank.
•Use care in fi lling tank to avoid spilling fuel. Move pressure washer away from fueling area before starting engine.
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