HAZARD

RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

• Unsafe operation of your pressure washer

• Do not use chlorine bleach or any other

could lead to serious injury or death to

corrosive compound.

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.

 

• Do not operate machine with missing,

 

broken, or unauthorized parts.

 

• Never leave wand unattended while unit

 

is running.

• If proper starting procedure is not

• If engine does not start after two pulls,

followed, engine can kickback causing

squeeze trigger of gun to relieve pump

serious hand and arm injury.

pressure. Pull starter cord slowly until

 

resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly

 

to avoid kickback and prevent hand or

 

arm injury.

• The spray gun/wand is a powerful clean-

• Keep children away from the pressure

ing tool that could look like a toy to a

washer at all times.

child.

 

• Reactive force of spray will cause gun/

• Do not overreach or stand on an unstable

wand to kickback, and could cause the op-

support.

erator to slip or fall, or misdirect the spray.

• Do not use pressure washer while

Improper control of gun/wand can result in

standing on a ladder.

injuries to self and others.

• Grip gun/wand firmly with both hands.

 

 

Expect the gun to kickback when

 

triggered.

 

 

HAZARD

RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

• High velocity fluid spray can cause

• Always wear ANSI approved Z87 safety

objects to break, propelling particles at

glasses.Wear protective clothing to protect

high speed.

against accidental spraying.

• Light or unsecured objects can become

• Never point wand at, or spray people or

hazardous projectiles.

animals.

 

• Always secure trigger lock when wand

 

is not in service to prevent accidental

 

operation.

 

• Never permanently secure trigger in pull

 

back (open) position.

 

 

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A07708-0412-0, PCH2800C specifications

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