SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Know your product. Read the operator’s manual care- fully. Learn the machine’s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this product.
To reduce the risk of injury, keep children and visitors away. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area.
Use right product. Don’t force product or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Don’t use it for a purpose not intended.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
Alwayswear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
Use only recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.
Check damaged parts. Before further use of the product, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury.
Never leave product running unattended. Turn power off. Don’t leave product until it comes to a complete stop.
Keep the motor free of grass, leaves, or grease to reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for safe loading, unloading, transport, and storage of machine.
Keep product dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline,
Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.
Do not use product if switch does not turn it off. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.
Avoid dangerous environment. Don’t expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the product or to disconnect the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the product. Receptacles are available having
Never direct a water stream toward people or pets, or any electrical device.
Before starting any cleaning operation, close doors and windows. Clear the area to be cleaned of debris, toys, out- door furniture, or other objects that could create a hazard.
Do not use acids, alkalines, solvents, flammable material, bleaches, or industrial grade solutions in this product. These products can cause physical injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the machine.
WARNING: High pressure jets can be dangerous if subject to misuse. The jet must not be directed at persons, animals, electrical devices, or the machine itself.
Keep the motor away from flammables and other hazardous materials.
Check bolts and nuts for looseness before each use. A loose bolt or nut may cause serious motor problems.
Before storing, allow the motor to cool.
When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
ONLY use cold water.
Not recommended for use with extension cords.
Make sure minimum clearance of 3 feet is maintained from combustible materials.
Connect pressure washer only to an individual branch circuit.
Hold the handle and wand securely with both hands. Expect the trigger handle to move when the trigger is pulled due to reaction forces. Failure to do so could cause loss of control and injury to yourself and others.
Ensure the high pressure hose is properly connected before using the product.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this product, loan them these instructions also.
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