SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symboIs below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. SAVE THESE DEF_N_T_ONSiINSTRUCTONS.
_, WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious inju_,
A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, _ result in minor or moderate
_i, DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious _.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury and property damage. Read
and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using.
HAZARD
RISK OF EXPLOSION
OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Spilled gasoline and its vapors can become ignited from cigarette sparks, electrical arcing, exhaust
gases, and hot engine components such as the muffter.
Heat will expand fueI in the tank which could result in spillage and possible fire explosion.
HOW TO PREVENT iT
. Shut off engine and allow it to cooi before adding fuel to the tank.
Use care in filling tar_,k to avoid spilling fuel. Move pressure washer away from fueling area before starting engine.
*Keep maximum fuel !eve! _'_"below top of tank to allow for expansion.
. Operating the pressure washer in an
explosive environment could result in a fire.
Materials placed against or near the pressure washer can interfere with its proper ventilation features causing overheating and possible ignition of the materials.
Improperly stored fuet could Iead to accidental ignition. Fuel improperly secured could get into the hands of children or other unqualified persons.
Breathing exhaust fumes will cause serious injury or death.
RSK TO BREATHING
Some cleaning fluids contain sub- stances which could cause injury to skin, eyes, or lungs,
e Operate and fuel equipment in welt ventilated areas free from obstruc-
tions. Equip areas with fire extinguishers suitabIe for gasoline fires.
=Never operate pressure washer in an area containing dry brusb_ or weeds.
•Store fuel in container approved for
gasoline, in a secure !ocat}on away from work area.
Operate pressure washer in a well ventilated area. Avoid enciosed areas such as garages, basements ,etc. Never operate unit in a !ocation occupied by humans or animafs.
o Use only cleaning fluids specifically recommended for h;gh pressure washers. Foliow manLJacturers recommendations.
