RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION

 

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

 

HOW TO PREVENT IT

Unsafe operation of your pressure

Do not use chlorine bleach or any

 

washer could lead to serious injury

 

other corrosive compound.

 

or death to you or others.

Become familiar with the operation

 

 

 

and controls of the pressure washer.

 

 

Keep operating area clear of all

 

 

 

persons, pets and obstacles.

 

 

• Do not operate the product when

 

 

 

fatigued or under the influence of

 

 

 

alcohol or drugs. Stay alert at all

 

 

 

times.

 

 

Never defeat the safety features of

 

 

 

this product.

 

 

Never leave wand unattended while

 

 

 

unit is running.

 

 

• Pressure washer pump contains

• Never operate machine with pump

 

moving parts. Contact with moving

 

guard removed.

 

parts can cause serious injury.

Do not operate machine with

 

 

 

missing, broken or unauthorized

 

 

 

parts.

 

 

 

 

The spray gun/wand is a powerful

Keep children away from the

 

cleaning tool that could look like a

 

pressure washer at all times.

 

toy to a child.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reactive force of spray will cause

Do not overreach or stand on an

 

gun/wand to kickback, and could

 

unstable support.

 

cause the operator to slip or fall

Do not use pressure washer while

 

or misdirect the spray. Improper

 

standing on a ladder.

 

control of gun/wand can result in

Grip gun/wand firmly with both

 

injuries to self and others.

 

hands. Expect the gun to kickback

 

 

 

when triggered.

 

 

 

 

RISK OF BURSTING

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

 

 

• Over inflation of tires could result in

• Use a tire pressure gauge to check

serious injury and property damage.

the tires pressure before each use

 

and while inflating tires; see the tire

 

sidewall for the correct tire pressure.

 

NOTE: Air tanks, compressors and

 

similar equipment used to inflate tires

 

can fill small tires similar to these very

 

rapidly. Adjust pressure regulator on

 

air supply to no more than the rating

 

of the tire pressure. Add air in small

 

increments and frequently use the tire

 

gauge to prevent over inflation.

 

 

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Porter-Cable A17914-05-10-06, PCE1700 instruction manual Risk of Unsafe Operation What can Happen HOW to Prevent IT