Simpson V3100 warranty Risk of Bursting What can Happen HOW to Prevent IT, Risk of HOT Surfaces

RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN

TRANSPORTING OR STORING

WHAT CAN HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could result	• If the pressure washer is equipped with a fuel
in fi re or breathing hazard. Serious injury or	shut-off valve, turn the valve to the OFF posi-
death can result. Fuel or oil leaks will damage	tion before transporting to avoid fuel leaks. If
carpet, paint, or other surfaces in vehicles or	the pressure washer is not equipped with a
trailers.	fuel shut-off valve, drain the fuel from the tank
	before transporting. Only transport fuel in an
	OSHA-approved container. Always place pres-
	sure washer on a protective mat when trans-
	porting to protect against damage to vehicle
	from leaks. Remove pressure washer from
	vehicle immediately upon arrival at your desti-
	nation.
RISK OF BURSTING
WHAT CAN HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Over infl ation of tires could result in serious	• Use a tire pressure gauge to check the tires
injury and property damage.	pressure before each use and while infl ating
	tires
	• See the tire sidewall for the correct tire pres-
	sure.
	• NOTE: Air tanks, compressors, and similar
	equipment used to infl ate tires can fi ll small
	tires similar to these very rapidly. Adjust pres-
	sure regulator on air supply to no more than
	the rating of the tire pressure. Add air in small
	increments and frequently use the tire gauge to
	prevent over infl ation.
• High velocity fl uid spray directed at pneumatic	• On pressure washers rated above 1600 PSI
tire sidewalls (such as found on automobiles,	(110 Bar) use the widest fan spray (40º nozzle)
trailers, and the like) could damage the side-	and keep spray a minimum of 8” (20cm) from
wall resulting in serious injury.	the pneumatic tire sidewall. Do not aim spray
	directly at the joint between the tire and rim.
RISK OF HOT SURFACES
WHAT CAN HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Contact with hot surfaces, such as engine	• During operation, touch only the control sur-
exhaust components, could result in serious	faces of the pressure washer. Keep children
injury.	away from the pressure washer at all times.
	They may not be able to recognize the hazards
	of this product.

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