8.Rotate fuel shut-off valve to “On” position (A) (fully counter-clockwise).

A

9.Move throttle control lever (B) to “High” position, shown on engine as a rabbit .

B

10. Move choke lever to “Choke position.

NOTE: For a warm engine, be sure the choke lever is in the

Run position.

IMPORTANT: Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing adequate safety goggles.

WARNING

Risk of eye injury.

Spray can splash back or propel objects.

Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment or in vicinity of where equipment is in use.

Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are wearing adequate safety goggles.

NEVER substitute safety glasses for safety goggles.

11.When starting engine, position yourself as recommended and grasp starter grip handle and pull slowly until you feel some resistance. Then pull rapidly to start engine.

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, press red button and squeeze spray gun trigger to release high pressure.

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

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

13.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.

14.After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run, always point gun in safe direction and press red button

and squeeze spray gun trigger to release high pressure.

Move choke lever to “Choke position, and repeat steps 11 through 13.

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

to “Run position, and repeat steps 11 through 13.

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 hose connected to pump 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.

NOTE: Always keep the throttle lever in the “Fast” position when operating the pressure washer.

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