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 and squeeze spray gun trigger to release high pressure. Engage spray gun trigger lock.

•Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.

14.Return starter grip handle slowly. DO NOT let rope “snap back” against starter.

15.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.

16.After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run, always point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray gun trigger to release high pressure.

17.If engine fails to start after six pulls, move choke lever

to “Run” position, and repeat steps 13 through 15.

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 hoses connected to pump, hose reel 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.

WARNING

Contact with muffler area can result in serious burns.

Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.

•DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.

•Allow equipment to cool before touching.

•Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of pressure washer including overhead.

•Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property require equipment powered by an internal combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service standard 5100-1C or later revision. In the State of California a spark arrester is required under section 4442 of the California Public resources code. Other states may have similar laws.

How to Stop Your Pressure Washer

1.Release spray gun trigger and let engine idle for two minutes.

2.Move throttle control lever on engine to “Stop” position.

3.ALWAYS point spray gun in a safe direction and squeeze spray gun trigger to release retained high water pressure.

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.

•Keep high pressure hoses connected to pump, hose reel and spray gun while system is pressurized.

•ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction and squeeze spray gun trigger, to release high pressure, every time you stop engine. Engage trigger lock when not in use.

IMPORTANT: Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is stopped and water is disconnected.

4. Engage trigger lock on spray gun when not in use.

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020364-0 specifications

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