HOSE SAFETY
High pressure fluidinthe hoses canbevery dangerous. If the hose developsa leak, splitor rupturedue to any kind of wear, damage or misuse, the high pressure spray emittedfrom it can causeafluid injectioninjury or other seriousbodily injury or property damage.
ALL FLUID HOSESMUST HAVE STRAlN RELIEFSON BOTH ENDS. The strain reliefs help protect the hose from kinks or bends at or close to the coupling, which can resultinhose rupture.
TlGHTEN all fluid connections securely before each use. High pressure fluid can dislodgealoose coupling or ailow high pressure spray to be emitted from the coupling.
MOVING PARTS HAZARD
NNER use a damaged hose. Before each use,'check entire hosefor cuts, leaks, abrasion,bulging cwer, or damage or movement of the hosecouplings. Ifany of these conditions exist, replace the hose immediately. DO NOT try to recouple high pressure hose or mendit with tape or any other device.A repaired hose cannot contain the high pressure fluid.
HANDLEANDROUTE HOS€S WFFULLY DOnot pull
on hoses to move the pressure washer. Do not use chemicals which are not compatible with the inner tube and cover ofthe hose. DO NOT expose Graco hoseto temperatures above200" F (93' C) or below
Moving parts can pinch or amputate fingers or other body parts.K€€P CLEARof moving parts when starting or operating the pressure washer.
NNER operate the pressure washer without all guards and interlocks installed and functioning. Follow the
Pressure Relief Procedure before checking or servicing the pressure washer to prevent discharging high pressure fluid from the gun.
TERMS
WARNING or DANGER Alerts userto avoid or correct | NOTE Identifies helpful procedures and information. |
conditionsthat could causebodily injury. |
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CAUTION: Alerts user to avoid or correct conditions |
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that could cause damageto the equipment. |
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IMPORTANT
UnitedStates Government safety standards have been adopted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. These
