Safety Rules

DANGER:Carbon monoxide produced during use CAN KILL in minutes. NEVER use indoors, in a vehicle, or in other sheltered areas, EVEN IF doors and windows are open. Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors and vents.

Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled or ingested, causing severe nausea, fainting, or poisoning.

Operate power washer ONLY outdoors.

A running engine gives off carbon monoxide.

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea, fainting or death. If you start experiencing any of these symptoms, IMMEDIATELY move to fresh air. Seek medical attention.

Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings. Warn any occupants inside about the symptoms of carbon monoxide so they know to move to fresh air if they begin to feel ill.

The use of a carbon monoxide detector inside any occupied premises between the power washer and the occupant is recommended.

NEVER start or run engine indoors, in a vehicle, or in an enclosed area, EVEN IF windows and doors are open.

Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that harmful gas or vapors may be inhaled.

Read all instructions with respirator or mask so you are certain the respirator or mask will provide the necessary protection against inhaling harmful gas or vapors. If you begin to experience any of the CO symptoms listed above, IMMEDIATELY move to fresh air.

DANGER:NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals, or electrical devices. Serious injury or death will result. ALWAYS point spray gun in safe direction, squeeze spray gun trigger to release high pressure, every time you stop engine. Engage trigger lock when not in use.

The high pressure stream of water that this equipment produces can cut through skin and its underlying tissues,

leading to serious injury, possible amputation or death. Spray gun traps high water pressure, EVEN WHEN engine is stopped and water is disconnected, which can cause injury.

NEVER allow CHILDREN to operate power washer or play nearby. This is NOT a toy.

NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.

NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any kind. Replace o-ring or seal.

NEVER connect high pressure hose to nozzle extension.

Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun while system is pressurized.

NEVER secure spray gun in open position.

NEVER 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: Risk of electrocution.

Contact with power source can cause electric shock or burn.

• NEVER spray near power source.

WARNING:Contact with muffler area can result in serious

burns. Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage the fuel tank causing a fire.

• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.

• Allow equipment to cool before touching.

Keep at least five (5) feet (152 cm) of clearance on all sides of power washer including overhead.

• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section

4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.

Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system installed on this engine.

Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same position as the original parts.

WARNING: Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL

• Turn power washer OFF and let it cool at least two (2) minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.

Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.

DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.

If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.

Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT

Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner are in place.

DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.

WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT

DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to spill.

DO NOT spray flammable liquids.

WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT

Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve OFF.

Disconnect spark plug wire.

WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK

Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers, or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.

2