HAZARD
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION
WHAT CAN HAPPEN |
| HOW TO PREVENT IT |
• Unsafe operation of your pressure | • | Do not use chlorine bleach or any other |
washer could lead to serious injury or |
| corrosive compound. |
death to you or others. | • | Become familiar with the operation and |
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| controls of the pressure washer. |
| • | Keep operating area clear of all persons, |
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| pets, and obstacles. |
| • Do not operate the product when fatigued | |
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| or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. |
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| Stay alert at all times. |
| • | Never remove or alter the safety features |
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| of this product. |
| • | Do not operate machine with missing, |
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| broken, or unauthorized parts. |
| • | Never leave wand unattended while unit |
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| is running. |
| • | Do not use this pressure washer in any |
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| way other than its intended purpose. |
• 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 |
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| until resistance is felt. Then pull cord |
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| rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent |
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| hand or arm injury. |
• The spray gun/wand is a powerful | • | Keep children away from the pressure |
cleaning tool that could look like a toy to |
| washer at all times. |
a child. |
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• Reactive force of spray will cause gun/ | • | Do not overreach or stand on an unstable |
wand to kickback, and could cause the op- |
| support. |
erator to slip or fall, or misdirect the spray. | • | Do not use pressure washer while |
Improper control of gun/wand can result in |
| standing on a ladder. |
injuries to self and others. | • Grip gun/wand firmly with both hands. | |
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| Expect the gun to kickback when |
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| triggered. |
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HAZARD
RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY
WHAT CAN HAPPEN | HOW TO PREVENT IT |
• High velocity fluid spray can cause | • Always wear ANSI approved Z87 safety |
objects to break, propelling particles at | glasses. Wear protective clothing to protect |
high speed. | against accidental spraying. |
• Light or unsecured objects can become | • Never point wand at, or spray, people or |
hazardous projectiles. | 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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5- ENG | A08989 |
