DeVillbiss Air Power Company D21684 Important Safety Instructions, Danger, Hazard, arm injury

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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