HOSE
SAFETY
High pressure fluid in the hoses can be very dangerous.
kind of wear, damage or misuse, the high pressure
If
the hose develops a leak, split or rupture due
to
any
spray emitted from it can cause a fluid injection injury or
other
serious bodily injury or property damage.
ALL FLUID
HOSES
MUST
HAVE
STRAIN'REUEFS
ON
BOTH ENDS.
The strain reliefs help protect the hose
from kinks or bends at or close
to the coupling, which
can result in hose rupture.
use. High pressure fluid can dislodge a
loose coupling
TlGHTfN all fluid connections securely before each
or allow high pressure spray
to be emitted from the
coupling.
NNER use
a damaged hose. Before each use, check
entire hose for cuts, leaks, abrasion, bulging cover, or
these conditions exist, replace the hose immediately.
damage or movement of the hose couplings.
If
any of
DO
NOT
try
to
recouple high pressure hose or mend it
with tape or any other device.
A
repaired hose cannot
contain the high pressure fluid.
HANDLEAND
ROUTEHOSES CAREFULLY
DO
not pull
on hoses
to
move the pressure washer.
Do
not use
chemicals which are not compatible with the inner tube
temperatures above
200"
F (93O C) or below
-40' F and cover
of the hose.
DO
NOT
expose Graco hose
to
(-400
C). MOVING PARTS
HAZARD
body parts.
KEEP
CLEARof moving
parts when starting
Moving parts can pinch
or amputate fingers or other
..
Pressure Rellef Procedure before checking
or servicing the pressure washer
to
prevent discharging
or operating the pressure washer. high pressure fluid from the gun.
,
.
.
NNER operate
the
pressure washer without all guards
and interlocks installed and functioning. Follow the
TERMS WARNING
or DANGER
Alerts user
to
avoid or correct
conditions that could cause bodily injury.
NOTE
Identifies helpful procedures and information.
that could cause damage
to
the equipment.
CAUTION
Alerts user
to
avoid or correct conditions
IMPORTANT United States Government safety standards have been adopted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. These
standards-particularly the General Standards, Part 1910, and the Construction Standards. Part 1926-should be
consulted.
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