
RISK OF FLUID INJECTION AND LACERATION
WHAT CAN HAPPEN | HOW TO PREVENT IT | |
• Your pressure washer operates at fl uid pres- | • Inspect the | |
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. | |
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• 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. | |
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RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY | ||
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WHAT CAN HAPPEN | HOW TO PREVENT IT | |
• High velocity fl uid spray can cause objects to | • Always wear | |
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 | |
| (open) position. | |
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