RISK OF FLUID INJECTION AND LACERATION

 

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

 

HOW TO PREVENT IT

Your pressure washer operates at

Inspect the high-pressure hose

 

fluid pressures and velocities high

 

regularly. Replace the hose

 

enough to penetrate human and

 

immediately if it is damaged,

 

animal flesh, which could result in

 

worn, has melted from contacting

 

amputation or other serious injury.

 

the engine, or shows any signs

 

Leaks caused by loose fittings or

 

of cracks, bubbles, pinholes, or

 

worn or damaged hoses can result

 

other leakage. Never grasp a high-

 

in injection injuries. DO NOT TREAT

 

pressure hose that is leaking or

 

FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE

 

damaged.

 

CUT! See a physician immediately!

Never touch, grasp or attempt to

 

 

 

cover a pinhole or similar water

 

 

 

leak on the high-pressure hose.

 

 

 

The stream of water IS under high

 

 

 

pressure and WILL penetrate skin.

 

 

Never place hands in front of nozzle.

 

 

Direct spray away from self and

 

 

 

others.

 

 

Make sure hose and fittings are

 

 

 

tightened and in good condition.

 

 

 

Never hold onto the hose or fittings

 

 

 

during operation.

 

 

Do not allow hose to contact muffler.

 

 

• Never attach or remove wand

 

 

 

or hose fittings while system is

 

 

 

pressurized.

 

 

 

 

Injuries can result if system pressure

To relieve system pressure, place

 

is not reduced before attempting

 

on/off switch in off position, turn off

 

maintenance or disassembly.

 

water supply, and pull gun trigger

 

 

 

until water stops flowing.

 

 

Use only hoses and accessories

 

 

 

rated for pressure higher than your

 

 

 

pressure washer's PSI.

 

 

 

 

RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY

 

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

 

HOW TO PREVENT IT

High-velocity fluid spray can cause

Always wear ANSI-approved Z87.1

 

objects to break, propelling particles

 

safety glasses. Wear protective

 

at high speed.

 

clothing to protect against

Light or unsecured objects can

 

accidental spraying.

 

become hazardous projectiles.

Never point wand at or spray people

 

 

 

or 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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