Generac 1537-0 owner manual Do Not spray flammableliquids

Generac Portable Products 2,400 PSIHigh PressureWasher

•Operate engine only at governed speed. Running the engine at excessive speeds increasesthe hazard of personal injury. Do Not tamper with parts which may increase or decreasethe governed speed.

•Do Not wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.

•Before starting the pressure washer in cold weather, check all parts of the equipment and be sure ice has not formed there.

•Never use a spraygun whichdoes not havea trigger lock or trigger guard in placeand in working order.

•Keep the hose connected to machine or the spraygun while the system is pressurized. Disconnecting the hose while the unit is pressurized is dangerous.

•Never operate units with broken or missing parts, or without protective housing or covers.

•Operate and store this unit on a stable surface.

•Check the fuel system for leaks or signs of deterioration, such as chafed or spongy hose, loose or missing clamps, or damagedtank or cap. Correct all defects before operating the pressure washer.

•Do Not spray flammableliquids.

•Do Not secure the spraygun in the open position.

•Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that vaporsmay be inhaled.Read all instructionswith mask so you are certain the mask will provide the necessary protection against inhalingharmful vapors.

•Never aim the spray gun at people, animals or plants. The high pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can pierce skin and its underlying tissues, leading to serious injury and possible amputation.

•Never allow any part of the body to come in contact with the fluid stream. Do Not come in contact with a fluid stream created by a leak in the high pressure hose.

•Always wear eye protection when you use this equipment or when you are in the vicinitywhere the equipment is in use.

•High pressure spray can causepaint chips or other particles to become airborne.

•Do Not operate the pressure washer above the rated pressure.

•Never move the machine by pulling on the high pressure hose. Use the handle provided on the unit.

•Always be certain the spraygun, nozzles and accessories are correctly attached.

•High pressure spray may damagefragile items including glass.Do Not point spraygun at glasswhen in the jet spray mode.

•Hold the spraygun firmly in your hand before you start the unit. Failure to do so could result in an injury from a whipping spray gun. Do Not leavethe spray gun unattended while the machine is running,

•The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and

drainage to reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.

•Keep water spray awayfrom electric wiring or fatal electric shock may result.

•Do Not by-pass any safety device on this machine.

•The muffler and engine heat up during operation and remain hot immediatelyafter shutting it down. Avoid contact with a hot muffler or engine as you could be severely burned.

•High pressure hose can develop leaks from wear, kinking, abuse, etc. Water sprayingfrom a leak is capable of injectingmaterial into skin. Inspect hose each time before using it. Check all hosesfor cuts, leaks, abrasions or bulgingof cover, or damageor movement of couplings. If any of these conditions exist, replace hose immediately. Never repair high pressure hose. Replace it with another hose that exceeds maximum pressure rating of your unit.

•The muffler and air cleaner must be installedand in good condition before operating the pressure washer. These components act as spark arresters if the engine backfires.

In the State of California a spark arrester is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

NOTE: If you equip the muffler with a spark arrester, it must be maintained in effective working order. You can

order a spark arrester through your authorized Honda service dealer.

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