• | 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. |
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| slowly until resistance is felt. Then |
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| pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback |
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| 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. |
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• 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. |
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| when triggered. |
DANGER: RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING OR STORING
WHAT CAN HAPPEN | HOW TO PREVENT IT |
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• Fuel or oil can leak or spill and | • If pressure washer is equipped with |
could result in fire or breathing | a fuel |
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 |
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 | |
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 |
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• 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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