If proper starting procedure is not

• If engine does not start after two

 

followed, engine

can

kickback

pulls, squeeze trigger of gun to relieve

 

causing serious hand and arm

pump pressure. Pull starter cord

 

injury.

 

 

slowly until resistance is felt. Then

 

 

 

 

pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback

 

 

 

 

and prevent hand or arm injury.

The spray gun/wand is a powerful

• Keep children­ away from the pressure

 

cleaning­ tool that could look like a

washer at all times.

 

toy to a child.

 

 

 

• Reactive force of spray will

• Do not overreach­ or stand on an

 

cause gun/wand

to

kickback,

unstable support.

 

and could cause the oper­a­tor­ to

• Do not use pressure washer while

 

slip or fall or misdirect the spray.

standing on a ladder.

 

Improp­er­ control

of

gun/wand

• Grip gun/wand firmly with both

 

can result­ in inju­ries­ to self and

hands. Expect the gun to kickback

 

others.

 

 

when triggered.

DANGER: 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

• If pressure washer is equipped with

could result in fire or breathing

a fuel shut-off valve, turn the valve to

hazard. Seri­ous­ inju­ry­ or death can

the OFF position before transporting

result­. Fuel or oil leaks will damage­

to avoid fuel leaks. If pressure­ wash­

carpet, paint or other­ surfaces in

er is not equipped with a fuel shut-off

vehi­cles­ or trailers.

valve, drain the fuel from tank before

• Oil could fill the cylinder and

transport­ing­. Only transport­ fuel in an

damage the engine if the unit is

OSHA-approved container.

not stored or transported in an

Always­ place pressure washer on a

upright position.

protective mat when transporting to

 

protect against damage­ to vehicle

 

from leaks.

 

Always transport and store unit in

 

an upright position. Remove­ pres­

 

sure washer from vehicle immediately

 

upon arrival at your destination.

WARNING: RISK OF BURSTING

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

 

 

• Over inflation of tires could result

• Use a tire pressure gauge to check

in serious injury and property

the tires pressure before each use

damage.

and while inflating tires; see the tire

 

sidewall for the correct tire pressure.

 

NOTE: Air tanks, compressors and

 

similar equipment used to inflate tires

 

can fill small tires similar to these very

 

rapidly. Adjust pressure 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 inflation.

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Black & Decker BDG2600-B3 Washer at all times, Do not use pressure washer while, Carpet, paint or other­ surfaces