Black & Decker PW1600 Important Safety Instructions, Ground Fault Circuit, General Safety Rules

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. Under some

GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT

WARNING: When using this product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1.Read and understand all instructions before using the product.

2.To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when a product is used near children.

3.Know how to stop this product and bleed pressure quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.

4.Stay alert - watch what you are doing.

5.Do not operate this product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

6.Keep operating area clear of all persons.

7.Do not use on ladder. Loss of balance and serious injury could result. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times.

8.Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual.

9.This product is provided with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) built into the power cord. If replacement of the plug or cord is needed, use only identical replacement parts.

10.WARNING: Risk of Injection or Injury. Do Not Direct Discharge Stream at Persons.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING: When using this product, basic precautions should always be

even if only for a few moments.

6. Keep clear of nozzle. Never direct high

pressure spray at any person, animal or

self.

7. Do not use pressure that exceeds the

operating pressure of any of the parts

(hoses, fittings, etc.) in the pressurized

system. Never use with any other

manufacturers accessories or components.

8. Never spray flammable liquids or use

pressure washer in areas containing

combustible dust, liquids or vapors.

9. Never operate this machine in or near an

explosive environment.

10. Do not spray electrical apparatus and

wiring.

11. Never disconnect the high pressure

discharge hose from the machine while the

system is pressurized. To depressurize

machine, turn power and water supply off,

then press gun trigger 2-3 times.

12. Never permanently engage the trigger

mechanism on the gun.

13. Never operate the machine without all

components properly connected to the

machine (handle, gun/wand assembly,

nozzle, etc.).

14. Always turn water supply “on” before

turning pressure washer “on” unless

draining for storage. Running pump dry

causes serious damage.

15. Do not operate the pressure washer

with the inlet water filter removed. Keep

filter clear of debris and sediment.

16. Never operate pressure washer with

conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the state of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrocution. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Do not use any type of adapter with this product.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands.

INTERRUPTER PROTECTION

This pressure washer is provided with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) built into the power supply cord. This device provides additional protection from the risk of electrical shock. Should replacement of the plug or cord become necessary, use only identical replacement parts that include GFCI protection. See Figure 13 for testing procedure.

WARNING: Connect directly to outlet. Do not use with extension cord. The use of an extension cord will override the GFCI built into the plug of the power supply cord resulting in the risk of electrical shock.

•The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V		volts
A		amperes
Hz		hertz
W		watts
min		minutes
............		alternating current
		direct current
	........
no		no load speed
............		Class II Construction
…/min		revolutions or reciprocation

per minute

............earthing terminal

............safety alert symbol

followed, including the following:

1.Always follow detergent manufacturer’s label recommendations for proper use of detergents. Always protect eyes, skin and respiratory system from detergent if used.

2.Never try to stop or deflect leaks with any body part.

3.Never put hand or fingers over the spray tip while operating the unit.

4.Always wear safety glasses or goggles, hearing and respiratory protection and protective clothing when operating or performing maintenance.

5.Always engage the trigger safety latch in the safe position when spraying is stopped

broken or missing parts. Check equipment

regularly and repair or replace worn or

damaged parts immediately.

17. Use only the nozzles, parts and

accessories supplied with this machine.

18. Never leave the wand unattended while

the machine is running or switched on.

19. Always hold gun and wand firmly when

starting and operating the machine.

20. Discharge residual pressure by

pressing the trigger until no more water

comes out of the nozzle.

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