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 symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
Indicates an imminently | Indicates a potentially | ||
hazardous situation | hazardous situation | ||
which, if not avoided, will result in death | which, if not avoided, may result in minor | ||
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Indicates a potentially | Used without the safety | ||
hazardous situation | alert symbol indicates a | ||
which, if not avoided, could result in death | potentially hazardous situation which, if not | ||
or serious injury. | avoided, may result in property damage. | ||
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CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
This product may not be equipped with a spark arresting muffler. If the product is not equipped and will be used around flammable
materials, or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California. It is a violation of California statutes section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in effective working order. Spark arresters are also required on some U.S. Forest Service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances.
Engine exhaust contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not operate this unit until you have read and understand this Operators Manual and the Engine Owners Manual for Safety,
Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HAZARD
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Spilled gasoline and it’s vapors can become ignited from cigarette sparks, electrical arcing, exhaust gases, and hot engine components such as the muffler.
•Heat will expand fuel in the tank which could result in spillage and possible fire explosion.
•Operating the pressure washer in an ex- plosive environment could result in a fire.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
•Shut off engine and allow it to cool before adding fuel to the tank.
•Use care in filling tank to avoid spilling fuel. Move pressure washer away from fueling area before starting engine.
•Keep maximum fuel level ½" below top of tank to allow for expansion.
•Operate and fuel equipment in well venti- lated areas free from obstructions. Equip areas with fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline fires.
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