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RISK OF FLUID INJECTION AND LACERATION

WHAT CAN HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Your pressure washer operates at fl uid pres-	• Inspect the high-pressure hose regularly. Re-
sures and velocities high enough to penetrate	place the hose immediately if it is damaged,
human and animal fl esh, which could result	worn, has melted from contacting the engine,
in amputation or other serious injury. Leaks	or shows any signs of cracks, bubbles, pin-
caused by loose fi ttings or worn or damaged	holes, or other leakage. Never grasp a high-
hoses can result in injection injuries. DO NOT	pressure hose that is leaking or damaged.
TREAT FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE	• Never touch, grasp, or attempt to cover a
CUT! See a physician immediately.	pinhole or similar water leak on the high pres-
	sure hose. The stream of water IS under high
	pressure and WILL penetrate skin.
	• Never place hands in front of nozzle.
	• Direct spray away from self and others.
	• Make sure hose and fi ttings are tightened and
	in good condition. Never hold onto the hose or
	fi ttings during operation.
	• Do not allow the high pressure hose to contact
	the muffl er.
	• Never attach or remove wand or hose fi ttings
	while system is pressurized - squeeze trigger
	gun (when engine is off) to relieve pressure in
	the system.
• Injuries can result if system pressure is not	• To relieve system pressure, shut off engine,
reduced before attempting maintenance or	turn off water supply and pull gun trigger until
disassembly.	water stops fl owing.
	• Use only hoses and accessories rated for pres-
	sure higher than your pressure washer’s PSI.
RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY
WHAT CAN HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT
• High velocity fl uid spray can cause objects to	• Always wear ANSI-approved Z87.1 safety
break, propelling particles at high speed.	glasses. Wear protective clothing to protect
• Light or unsecured objects can become haz-	against accidental spraying.
ardous projectiles.	• Never point wand at, or spray people or ani-
	mals.
	• 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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