DeVillbiss Air Power Company D20249, 3540CWHP owner manual Important Safety Instructions

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		WHAT CAN HAPPEN		HOW TO PREVENT IT
			•	Spilled gasoline and it’s vapors can become	•	Shut off engine and allow it to cool before
		DANGER
				ignited from cigarette sparks, electrical arcing,		adding fuel to the tank.
RISK OF EXPLOSION				exhaust gases, and hot engine components	•	Use care in filling tank to avoid spilling fuel.
		OR FIRE		such as the muffler.		Move pressure washer away from fueling
						area before starting engine.
			•	Heat will expand fuel in the tank which could	•	Keep maximum fuel level ½” below top of
				result in spillage and possible fire explosion.		tank to allow for expansion.
			•	Operating the pressure washer in an explosive	•	Operate and fuel equipment in well
				environment could result in a fire.		ventilated areas free from obstructions.
						Equip areas with fire extinguishers suitable
						for gasoline fires.
			•	Materials placed against or near the pressure	•	Never operate pressure washer in an area
				washer can interfere with its proper ventilation		containing dry brush or weeds.
				features causing overheating and possible
				ignition of the materials.
			•	Muffler exhaust heat can damage painted	•	Always keep pressure washer a minimum of
				surfaces, melt any material sensitive to heat		four feet away from surfaces (such as
				(such as siding, plastic, rubber, or vinyl), and		houses, automobiles, or live plants) that
				damage live plants.		could be damaged from muffler exhaust
						heat.
			•	Improperly stored fuel could lead to acciden-	•	Store fuel in an OSHA approved container,
				tal ignition. Fuel improperly secured could		in a secure location away from work area.
				get into the hands of children or other
				unqualified persons.
			•	Use of acids, toxic or corrosive chemicals,	•	Do not spray flammable liquids
				poisons, insecticides, or any kind of flam-
				mable solvent with this product could result in
				serious injury or death.
			•	Breathing exhaust fumes will cause serious	•	Operate pressure washer in a well venti-
		DANGER
				injury or death.		lated area. Avoid enclosed areas such as
RISK TO BREATHING						garages, basements ,etc.
					•	Never operate unit in a location occupied
						by humans or animals.
			•	Some cleaning fluids contain substances which	•	Use only cleaning fluids specifically
				could cause injury to skin, eyes, or lungs.		recommended for high pressure washers.
						Follow manufacturers recommendations.Do
						not use chlorine bleach or any other
						corrosive compound
			•	Unsafe operation of your pressure washer	•	Become familiar with the operation and
		WARNING
				could lead to serious injury or death to you		controls of the pressure washer.
	RISK OF UNSAFE			or others.	•	Keep operating area clear of all persons,
	OPERATION					pets, and obstacles.
					•	Do not operate the product when fatigued
						or under the influenceof alcohol or drugs.
						Stay alert at all times.
					•	Never defeat the safety features of this
						product.
					•	Do not operate machine with missing,
						broken, or unauthorized parts.
					•	Never leave wand unattended while unit is
						running.
			•	If proper starting procedure is not	•	If engine does not start after two pulls,
				followed, engine can kickback causing		squeeze trigger of gun to relieve pump
				serious hand and arm injury.		pressure. Pull starter cord slowly until
						resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly
						to avoid kickback and prevent hand or
						arm injury.
			•	The spray gun/wand is a powerful cleaning	•	Keep children away from the pressure
				tool that could look like a toy to a child.		washer at all times.
			•	Reactive force of spray will cause gun/wand	•	Do not overreach or stand on an unstable
				to move, and could cause the operator to		support. Grip gun/wand firmly with both
				slip or fall, or misdirect the spray. Improper		hands. Expect the gun to kick when
				control of gun/wand can result in injuries to		triggered.
				self and others.
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