9.Move throttle control lever (A) to “High” position, shown on engine as a rabbit .
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10. Move choke lever to “Choke” position.
NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke lever is in the
“Run” position.
IMPORTANT: Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing adequate safety goggles.
WARNING
Risk of eye injury.
Spray can splash back or propel objects.
•Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment or in vicinity of where equipment is in use.
•Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing adequate safety goggles.
•NEVER substitute safety glasses for safety goggles.
11.When starting engine, position yourself as recommended and grasp starter grip handle and pull slowly until you feel some resistance. Then pull rapidly to start engine.
12.Return starter grip handle slowly. DO NOT let rope “snap back” against starter.
WARNING
Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result.
•NEVER pull starter cord without first relieving spray gun pressure.
•When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
•After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run, always point spray gun in safe direction, press red button and squeeze spray gun trigger to release high pressure.
•Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
13.When engine starts, slowly move choke lever to “Run”
position, as engine warms. If engine falters, move choke
lever to “Choke” position, then to “Run” position.
14.After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run, always point gun in safe direction, press red button and
squeeze spray gun trigger to release high pressure.
Move choke lever to “Choke” position, and repeat steps 11 through 13.
15.If engine fails to start after six pulls, move choke lever
to “Run” position, and repeat steps 11 through 13.
16.Point spray gun in a safe direction, push the red button to release the trigger lock, and pull the trigger.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can cut through skin and its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is stopped and water is disconnected, which can cause injury.
•DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washer.
•Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun while system is pressurized.
•NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals, or plants.
•DO NOT secure spray gun in open position.
•DO NOT leave spray gun unattended while machine is running.
•NEVER use a spray gun which does not have a trigger lock or trigger guard in place and in working order.
•Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories are correctly attached.
NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the “Fast” position when operating the pressure washer.
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