IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd)

HAZARD

 

WHAT COULD HAPPEN

 

HOW TO PREVENT IT

 

 

Your washer operates at fluid pressures and

 

Never place hands in front of nozzle.

RISK OF FLUID

 

velocities high enough to penetrate human

 

Keep operating area clear of all persons.

 

and animal flesh, which could result in seri-

 

Direct spray away from self and others.

INJECTION

 

ous injury or amputation. Leaks caused by

 

Make sure hose and fittings are tightened

 

 

loose fittings or worn or damaged hoses can

 

and in good condition. Never hold on to the

 

 

result in injection injuries. DO NOT TREAT

 

hose or fittings during operation.

 

 

FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE CUT! Fluid

 

Never attach or remove wand or hose

 

 

injection can lead to amputation. See a

 

fittings while system is pressurized.

 

 

physician immediately.

 

Use only hose and high pressure accessories

 

n

nrated for 2000 PSI service.

 

n

 

 

High velocity fluid spray can cause some

 

Always wear ANSI approved Z87 safety

 

 

objects to break, projecting particles at high

 

glasses. Keep children and others away

RISK OF INJURY

 

speed. Light or unsecured objects can be-

 

from work area. Remove loose objects

FROM SPRAY

 

come hazardous projectiles.

 

from spray path. Secure light objects to be

 

 

 

 

cleaned.

 

 

All sources of energy include the potential for

 

Direct spray away from self and others.

 

 

injury. Unsafe operation or maintenance of your

 

Always secure trigger lock when wand is

 

 

pressure washer could lead to serious injury or

 

not in service to prevent accidental

 

 

death to you or others.

 

triggering and actuation of wand.

 

n

 

Never point wand at, or spray people or

 

nanimals.

 

Reactive force of spray will cause wand to

 

Always secure trigger lock when wand is not

 

n

move, and could cause the operator to slip or

 

in service to prevent accidential triggering

RISK OF INJURY

n

fall, or misdirect the spray. Improper control

 

and auctuation of wand.

FROM WAND

of wand can result in injuries to self and

 

 

others.

 

Keep work area free of obstacles. Assume

RECOIL

 

 

 

a solid stance on stable surface. Keep a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

firm grip on the wand and expect it to kick

 

 

 

 

when triggered.

 

 

 

 

Only use cleaning fluids specifically

 

 

 

 

recommended for use in high pressure

 

 

 

 

washers.

RISK TO

 

Some cleaning fluids contain substances

 

Wear protective clothing to protect eyes and

 

which could cause injury to skin, eyes, or

 

skin from contact with sprayed materials.

BREATHING

 

lungs.

nWork in a well ventilated area.

 

 

 

 

 

n

Never use this product to spray toxic or corro-

 

 

 

sive materials such as poisons, insecticides,

 

 

 

etc.

RISK OF

n

Use of acids, unapproved chemicals, or flam-

n

Do not use acids, gasoline, kerosene, or any

mable solvents with this product could cause

other flammable materials in this product.

EXPLOSION

n

injury or death.

n

Use only household detergents, cleaners and

OR FIRE

 

degreasers recommended for use in

 

 

Pressure Washer. Work in a well ventilated

 

 

area.

 

5

n

Always follow Manufacturer's recommenda-

 

 

 

 

ntions for safe use of chemicals.

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