8.High pressure developed by these machines can cause personal injury or equipment damage. Use caution when operating. Do not direct discharge stream at people, or severe injury and/ or death may result.
WARNING: High pressure can cause paint chips or other par- ticles to become airborne and fly at high speeds.
9.Eye safety devices and foot protection must be worn when
using this equipment.
10. Never make adjustments on machine while in operation.
WARNING: Use only in well ven- tilated areas. Failure to observe this warning could cause a loss of consciousness or death. This machine was designed for out- door use only. Use high pressure extension hose to clean indoors. Store indoors.
11. Avoid installing in small areas or near exhaust fans. Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas; exposure
may cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death. It also contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
12.Do not operate with the spray gun in the off posi- tion for more than five minutes as this may cause damage to the pump.
13.The best insurance against an accident is pre- caution and knowledge of the machine.
14.We will not be liable for any changes made to our standard machines, or any components not pur- chased from us.
15.Read engine safety instructions provided.
16.Never run pump dry or leave spray gun closed longer than 5 minutes.
17.Inlet water must be from a cold, clean fresh city water supply.
WARNING: Only use recom- mended fuel. Using other fuels may result in a serious explosion causing personal injury,property damage or loss of life.
18. Use No. 1 or No. 2 heating oil (ASTM D306) only. NEVER use gasoline in your fuel oil tank. Gasoline is more combustible than fuel oil
and could result in a serious explosion. NEVER use crankcase or waste oil in your burner assembly. Fuel pump malfunction could result from contami- nation.
19.Do not confuse gasoline and fuel oil tanks. Keep proper fuel in proper tank.
20.Protect machine from freezing.
21.Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured before using pressure washer.
22.Do not allow acids, caustic or abrasive fluids to pass through the pump.
23.To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is nec- essary when a product is used near children. Do not allow children to operate the pressure washer. This machine must be attended during operation.
24.Do not operate this product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Keep operating area clear of all persons.
25.Protect high pressure hose from vehicle traffic and sharp objects.
26.Before disconnecting high pressure hose from wa- ter outlet, turn burner off and pull the trigger on the spray gun allowing water to cool to below 100° F before stopping machine.Then open the spray gun to relieve pressure. Failure to properly cool down or maintain the heating coil may result in a steam explosion and/or heating coil damage.
27.Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times.
28.This machine must be attended during operation.
29.CAUTION: Risk of injury. Disconnect battery ground terminal before servicing.
30.CAUTION: Moving this machine on a slope causes instability and may result in machines tipping over. Use lifting bar provided on the center top of frame.
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