Briggs & Stratton 2550 PSI manual When Adding or Draining Fuel

WARNING

Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.

Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea, fainting or death.

Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea, fainting, or poisoning.

•Operate pressure washer ONLY outdoors.

•Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.

•DO NOT start or run engine indoors or in an enclosed area, even if windows and doors are open.

•Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that vapors may be inhaled.

•Read all instructions with mask so you are certain the mask will provide the necessary protection against inhaling harmful vapors.

WARNING

Use of pressure washer can create puddles and slippery surfaces.

Kickback from spray gun can cause you to fall.

•Operate pressure washer from a stable surface.

•The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.

•Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from a ladder, scaffolding, or any other similar location.

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

WARNING

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL

•Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.

•Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.

•DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.

•If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.

•Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

•DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT

•Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner are in place.

•DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.

WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT

•DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to spill.

•DO NOT spray flammable liquids.

WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT

•Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve OFF.

•Disconnect spark plug wire.

WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK

•Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers, or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.

WARNING

Risk of electrocution.

Contact with power source can cause electric shock or burn.

• NEVER spray near power source.

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