DeVillbiss Air Power Company A16064 Risk of Injury from Spray What can Happen HOW to Prevent IT

RISK OF FLUID INJECTION AND LACERATION

	WHAT CAN HAPPEN		HOW TO PREVENT IT
•	Your pressure washer operates at	•	Inspect the high-pressure hose
	fluid pressures and velocities high		regularly. Replace the hose
	enough to penetrate human and		immediately if it is damaged,
	animal flesh, which could result in		worn, has melted from contacting
	amputation or other serious injury.		the engine, or shows any signs
	Leaks caused by loose fittings or		of cracks, bubbles, pinholes, or
	worn or damaged hoses can result		other leakage. Never grasp a high-
	in injection injuries. DO NOT TREAT		pressure hose that is leaking or
	FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE		damaged.
	CUT! See a physician immediately!	•	Never touch, grasp or attempt to
			cover a pinhole or similar water
			leak on the high-pressure hose.
			The stream of water IS under high
			pressure and WILL penetrate skin.
		•	Never place hands in front of nozzle.
		•	Direct spray away from self and
			others.
		•	Make sure hose and fittings are
			tightened and in good condition.
			Never hold onto the hose or fittings
			during operation.
		•	Do not allow hose to contact muffler.
		• Never attach or remove wand
			or hose fittings while system is
			pressurized.
•	Injuries can result if system pressure	•	To relieve system pressure, shut off
	is not reduced before attempting		engine, turn off water supply and
	maintenance or disassembly.		pull gun trigger until water stops
			flowing.
		•	Use only hoses and accessories
			rated for pressure higher than your
			pressure washer's PSI.

RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY

	WHAT CAN HAPPEN		HOW TO PREVENT IT
•	High-velocity fluid spray can cause	•	Always wear ANSI-approved Z87.1
	objects to break, propelling particles		safety glasses. Wear protective
	at high speed.		clothing to protect against
•	Light or unsecured objects can		accidental spraying.
	become hazardous projectiles.	•	Never point wand at or spray people
			or animals.
		•	Always secure trigger lock when
			wand is not in service to prevent
			accidental operation.
		•	Never permanently secure trigger in
			pull-back (open) position.

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