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 corro- |
could lead to serious death to you or others. | sive compound. |
| • Become familiar with the operation and con- |
| trols of the pressure washer. |
| • Keep operating area clear of all persons, pets, |
| and obstacles. |
| • Do not operate the product when fatigued or |
| under the infl uence 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 run- |
| ning. |
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• If proper starting procedure is not followed, | • If engine does not start after two pulls, squeeze |
engine can kickback causing serious hand and | trigger of gun to relieve pump pressure. Pull |
arm injury. | starter cord slowly until resistance is felt. Then |
| pull cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent |
| hand or arm injury. |
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• The spray gun/wand is a powerful tool that | • Keep children away from the pressure washer |
could look like a toy to a child | at all times. |
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• Reactive force of spray will cause gun/wand to | • Do not overreach or stand on an unstable sup- |
kickback, and could cause the operator to slip | port. |
and fall or misdirect the spray. Improper control | • Do not use pressure washer while standing on |
of gun/wand can result in injuries to self and | a ladder. |
others. | • Grip gun/wand fi rmly with both hands. Expect |
| the gun to kickback when triggered |
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