SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols below.
Indicates an imminently | Indicates a potentially |
hazardous situation | |
which, if not avoided, will result in death | hazardous situation which, if not avoided, |
or serious injury. | may result in minor or moderate injury. |
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Indicates a potentially | Used without the safety |
hazardous situation | alert symbol indicates a |
which, if not avoided, could result in | potentially hazardous situation which, if not |
death or serious injury. | avoided, may result in property damage. |
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not operate this unit until you have read and understood this Operator's Manual and the Engine Owner's Manual for Safety,
Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HAZARD
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•Spilled gasoline and its vapours can ignite 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 or explosion.
•Operating the pressure washer in an explosive 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 fuel expansion.
•Operate and fuel equipment in well ventilated areas free from obstructions. Equip areas with a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline fires.
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