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2.0 Instructions for use Safety precautions and warnings
Before starting your high pressure washer for the first time, we advise you to read through the following
sections: 2.0 Instructions for use and 3.0 Operating instructions and to follow all instructions to ensure
the protection of user, surroundings and machine.
- WARNING -
Risk of Injection or Severe Injury -
Keep Clear of Nozzle -
Do not Direct Discharge Stream at Persons -
This Product Is To Be Used Only By Trained Operators.
The high water pressure from a high pressure washer may cause personal injury or property damage if the
following „IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS“ are not strictly observed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- WARNING -
When using this product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all of the instructions before using the product.
2. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the pressure washer is used near children.
3. Know how to stop the product. Be thoroughly familiar with all the controls.
4. Stay alert - watch what you are doing.
5. Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
6. Keep the operating area clear of all persons.
7. Do not over-reach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times.
8. Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual.
9. This pressure washer is provided with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) built into the power
cord plug. If replacement of the plug or cord is needed, use only identical replacement parts.
10. WARNING! Never direct the water jet towards people, pets, electric wiring, or
the machine itself.
11. WARNING! Never try to clean clothes or footwear on yourself or other persons.
12. Wear eye protection during operation.
13. Never work barefoot or with sandals.
14. WARNING! The operator and anyone in immediate vicinity of the cleaning site should protect himself
from being struck by debris dislodged during cleaning operations.
15. The machine should be placed as far away from the cleaning operation as practical.
16. Only trained personnel, familiar with this manual should operate the machine.
17. Don’t start the machine until the high pressure hose has been securely attached.
18. The spray handle and lance are affected by thrust during operation - Always hold the spray
lance firmly with both hands.
19. When the machine is not in use, the spray handle trigger should be locked.
20. Activate the trigger only by hand. Never tie or wedge it open in any other way.
21. Avoid damage to the high pressure hose (such as running over it with vehicles, squeezing, pulling,
knots/kinks etc.) and keep it away from oil and sharp or hot objects. Failure to protect the hose may
cause it to burst.
22. Never detach the high pressure hose when the water temperature is above 120°F (risk of
scalding) or while the machine is in operation. Disconnect the power and the inlet water
connection before detaching the high pressure hose.
23. Never tug the power cord to disconnect the plug from receptacle.
24. Always disconnect the plug from receptacle prior to disconnecting any extension cords.
25. Avoid damage to the power cord (such as running it with vehicles, squeezing, pulling, knots etc.) and
keep them away from sharp or hot objects.
26. Never use the machine in an environment where there could be a danger of explosion.