IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont’d)
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| • High velocity fluid spray can cause | • | Always wear ANSI approved Z87 | |||
RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY | objects to break, | propelling |
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| become hazardous projectiles. | • | Never point wand at, or spray | |||
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| • | Always secure trigger lock when | |
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| • | Never permanently secure trigger | |
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| • Unsafe operation of your pressure | • | Become familiar with the operation | |||
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| washer could lead to serious injury |
| and controls of the pressure | |||
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION | or death to you or others. |
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• The spray gun/wand is a powerful | • | Keep children away from the | ||||||
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| cleaning tool that could look like a toy |
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| • | Never defeat the safety features of | ||
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| • | Do not operate machine with | |
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| • | Never leave wand unattended | |
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| while unit is running. | |
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| • Reactive force of spray will cause | • | Keep work area free of obstacles. | |||
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| gun/wand to move, and could cause | • | Stand on a stable surface and grip | |||
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| the operator to slip or fall, or misdirect |
| gun/wand firmly. Expect the gun to | |||
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| the spray. Improper control of gun/ |
| kick when triggered. | |||
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| • Spray directed at electrical outlets | • | Unplug any electrically operated | |||
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RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK | connected to an electrical circuit, |
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could result in a fatal electrical |
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| • Your washer operates at fluid | • | Never place hands in front of nozzle. | |||
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| pressures and velocities high | • | Direct spray away from self and | |||
RISK TO FLUID INJECTION | enough to penetrate human and |
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animal flesh, which could result in | • | Make sure hose and fittings are tight- | ||||||
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| amputation or other serious injury. |
| ened and in good condition. Never | |||
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| Leaks caused by loose fittings or |
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| worn or damaged hoses can result |
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| in injection injuries. DO NOT | • | Do not allow hose to contact muffler. | |||
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| TREAT FLUID INJECTION AS A | • | Never attach or remove wand or | |||
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| SIMPLE CUT! See a physician |
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| • Relieve system pressure before | • | Use only hose and high pressure | |||
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| attempting maintenance or |
| accessories rated for 3200 PSI | |||
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| disassembly of equipment. |
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| • | To relieve system pressure, shut off | |
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| engine, turn off water supply, and | |
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| pull gun trigger until water stops | |
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