WARNING
Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result.
•NEVER pull starter cord without first relieving spray gun pressure.
•When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
•After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run, always point spray gun in safe direction, press red button and squeeze spray gun trigger to release high pressure.
•Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high pressure spray to avoid injury when spray gun kicks back.
WARNING
Contact with muffler area can result in serious burns.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
•DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
•Allow equipment to cool before touching.
•Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of pressure washer including overhead.
•Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property require equipment powered by an internal combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service standard
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can cut through skin and its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even when engine is stopped and water is disconnected, which can cause injury.
•DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washer.
•NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
•NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any kind. Replace
•NEVER connect high pressure hose to nozzle extension.
•Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun while system is pressurized.
•ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction, press red button and squeeze spray gun trigger, to release high pressure, every time you stop engine.
•NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals, or plants.
•DO NOT secure spray gun in open position.
•DO NOT leave spray gun unattended while machine is running.
•NEVER use a spray gun which does not have a trigger lock or trigger guard in place and in working order.
•Always be certain spray gun, nozzles and accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR PRESSURE WASHER
•Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
•Use approved spark plug tester.
•DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
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