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RISK OF FLUID INJECTION AND LACERATION
| WHAT CAN HAPPEN |
| HOW TO PREVENT IT |
• | Your pressure washer operates at | • | Inspect the |
| 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 |
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| cover a pinhole or similar water |
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| leak on the |
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| The stream of water IS under high |
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| pressure and WILL penetrate skin. |
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| • | Never place hands in front of nozzle. |
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| • | Direct spray away from self and |
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| others. |
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| • | Make sure hose and fittings are |
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| tightened and in good condition. |
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| Never hold onto the hose or fittings |
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| during operation. |
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| • | Do not allow hose to contact muffler. |
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| • Never attach or remove wand | |
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| or hose fittings while system is |
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| pressurized. |
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• | Injuries can result if system pressure | • | To relieve system pressure, shut off |
| is not reduced before attempting |
| engine, turn off water supply and |
| maintenance or disassembly. |
| pull gun trigger until water stops |
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| flowing. |
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| • | Use only hoses and accessories |
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| rated for pressure higher than your |
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| pressure washer's PSI. |
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RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY
| WHAT CAN HAPPEN |
| HOW TO PREVENT IT |
• | • | Always wear | |
| 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 |
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| or animals. |
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| • | Always secure trigger lock when |
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| wand is not in service to prevent |
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| accidental operation. |
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| • | Never permanently secure trigger in |
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A20116 | 4- ENG |