DeVillbiss Air Power Company MGP-1218, W1218 owner manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS contd

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd)

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

 

 

 

 

injection can lead to amputation. See a

 

 

 

 

physician immediately.

 

 

 

 

High velocity fluid spray can cause some

 

Always wear ANSI approved Z87 safety

RISK OF INJURY

nobjects to break, projecting particles at high

nglasses. Keep children and others away

 

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.

 

 

 

 

Direct spray away from self and others.

 

 

 

nAlways secure trigger lock when wand is

 

 

 

 

not in service to prevent accidental

 

 

 

 

triggering (actuation, etc...).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reactive force of spray will cause wand to

 

Keep work area free of obstacles. Assume

RISK OF INJURY

nmove, and could cause the operator to slip or

na solid stance on stable surface. Keep a

FROM WAND

 

fall, or misdirect the spray. Improper control

 

firm grip on the wand and expect it to kick

RECOIL

 

of wand can result in injuries to self and

 

when triggered.

 

 

others.

 

Only use cleaning fluids specifically

 

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recommended for use in high pressure

 

 

washers.

 

 

 

 

Some cleaning fluids contain substances

 

Wear protective clothing to protect eyes and

RISK TO

 

which could cause injury to skin, eyes, or

nskin from contact with sprayed materials.

BREATHING

 

lungs.

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Work in a wellventilated area.

 

 

Never use this product to spray toxic or corro-

 

 

 

sive materials such as poisons, insecticides,

 

 

 

etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use of acids, unapproved chemicals, or flam-

 

Do not use acids, gasoline, kerosene, or any

RISK OF

nmable solvents with this product could cause

nother flammable materials in this product.

EXPLOSION OR

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injury or death.

 

Use only household detergents, cleaners and

FIRE

 

 

 

 

degreasers recommended for use in

 

 

 

Pressure Washer. Work in a well ventilated

 

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narea.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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