Porter-Cable PCH3540HR Important Safety Instructions, Hazard, What Can Happen, How To Prevent It

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUC-

TIONS BEFORE USING.

		HAZARD		WHAT CAN HAPPEN		HOW TO PREVENT IT
			•	Spilled gasoline and it’s vapors can become	•	Shut off engine and allow it to cool before
				ignited from cigarette sparks, electrical arcing,		adding fuel to the tank.
RISK OF EXPLOSION				exhaust gases, and hot engine components	•	Use care in filling tank to avoid spilling fuel.
		OR FIRE		such as the muffler.		Move pressure washer away from fueling
						area before starting engine.
			•	Heat will expand fuel in the tank which could	•	Keep maximum fuel level ½” below top of
				result in spillage and possible fire explosion.		tank to allow for expansion.
			•	Operating the pressure washer in an explosive	•	Operate and fuel equipment in well ventilated
				environment could result in a fire.		areas free from obstructions. Equip areas
						with fire extinguishers suitable for gasoline
						fires.
			•	Materials placed against or near the pressure	•	Never operate pressure washer in an area
				washer can interfere with its proper ventilation		containing dry brush or weeds.
				features causing overheating and possible igni-
				tion of the materials.
			•	Muffler exhaust heat can damage painted sur-	•	Always keep pressure washer a minimum of
				faces, melt any material sensitive to heat (such		four feet away from surfaces (such as hous-
				as siding, plastic, rubber, or vinyl), and damage		es, automobiles, or live plants) that could be
				live plants.		damaged from muffler exhaust heat.
					•	Store fuel in an OSHA approved container, in
			•	Improperly stored fuel could lead to accidental		a secure location away from work area.
				ignition. Fuel improperly secured could
				get into the hands of children or other unquali-
				fied persons.	•	Do not spray flammable liquids
			•	Use of acids, toxic or corrosive chemicals, poi-
				sons, insecticides, or any kind of flammable
				solvent with this product could result in serious
				injury or death.
			•	Breathing exhaust fumes will cause serious	•	Operate pressure washer in a well ventilated
				injury or death.		area. Avoid enclosed areas such as garages,
RISK TO BREATHING						basements ,etc.
					•	Never operate unit in a location occupied by
						humans or animals.
			•	Some cleaning fluids contain substances which	•	Use only cleaning fluids specifically recom-
				could cause injury to skin, eyes, or lungs.		mended for high pressure washers. Follow
						manufacturers recommendations.Do not use
						chlorine bleach or any other corrosive com-
						pound
			•	Unsafe operation of your pressure washer	•	Become familiar with the operation and con-
				could lead to serious injury or death to you or		trols of the pressure washer.
	RISK OF UNSAFE			others.	•	Keep operating area clear of all persons,
	OPERATION					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 prod-
						uct.
					•	Do not operate machine with missing, bro-
						ken, or unauthorized parts.
					•	Never leave wand unattended while unit is
						running.
			•	If proper starting procedure is not fol-	•	If engine does not start after two pulls,
				lowed, engine can kickback causing seri-		squeeze trigger of gun to relieve pump
				ous 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 cleaning	•	Keep children away from the pressure wash-
				tool that could look like a toy to a child.		er at all times.
			•	Reactive force of spray will cause gun/wand	•	Do not overreach or stand on an unstable
				to move, and could cause the operator to slip		support. Grip gun/wand firmly with both
				or fall, or misdirect the spray. Improper control		hands. Expect the gun to kick when trig-
				of gun/wand can result in injuries to self and		gered.
				others.

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