Simpson V3100 What Can Happen, How To Prevent It, Heat will expand fuel in the tank which could

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• Heat will expand fuel in the tank which could

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

• Heat will expand fuel in the tank which could

• Fill tank to 1/2” (12.7mm) below bottom of fi ller

result in spillage and possible fi re explosion.

neck to provide space for fuel expansion.

 

 

• Operating the pressure washer in an explosive

• Operate and fuel equipment in well-ventilated

environment could result in a fi re.

areas free from obstructions. Equip areas with

 

fi re extinguishers suitable for gasoline fi res.

 

 

• Materials placed against or near the pressure

• Never operate pressure washer in an area con-

washer can interfere with its proper ventilation

taining dry brush or weeds.

features causing overheating and possible igni-

 

tion of the materials.

 

 

 

• Muffl er exhaust heat can damage painted sur-

• Always keep pressure washer a minimum of 4’

faces, melt any material sensitive to heat (such

(1.2m) away from surfaces (such as houses,

as siding, plastic, rubber, vinyl, or the high

automobiles, or live plants) that could be dam-

pressure hose) and damage live plants.

aged from muffl er exhaust heat.

 

 

• Improperly stored fuel could lead to accidental

• Store fuel in an OSHA-approved container, in a

ignition. Fuel improperly secured could get

secure location away from your work area.

into the hands of children or other unqualifi ed

 

persons.

 

 

 

• Use of acids, toxic or corrosive chemicals,

• Do not spray fl ammable liquids.

poisons, insecticides, or any kind of fl ammable

 

solvent with this product could result in serious

 

injury or death.

 

 

 

RISK TO BREATHING (Asphyxiation)

 

 

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

• Breathing exhaust fumes will cause serious in-

• Operate pressure washer in a well ventilated

jury or death! Engine exhaust contains carbon

area. Avoid enclosed areas such as garages,

monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

basements, etc.

 

• Never operate unit in a location occupied by

 

humans or animals.

 

 

• Some cleaning fl uids contain substances which

• Use only cleaning fl uids specifi cally 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.

 

 

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