Troy-Bilt 020241 Manual Del Operario página 4

Section 1: Safety Rules
WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback)
will pull hand and arm toward engine faster
than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
• ALWAYS point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray
gun trigger, to release pressure and avoid kickback each
time, before starting engine. Engage trigger lock when
not in use.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• After each starting attempt, where engine fails to run,
always point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray gun
trigger to release high pressure.
• Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when using high
pressure spray to avoid injury when gun kicks back.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Temperature
of muffler and nearby areas can reach or
exceed 150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust
gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of
pressure washer including overhead.
• Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks,
Forests, and Public Property require equipment powered
by an internal combustion engine to have a spark
arrester, maintained in effective working order, complying
to USDA Forest service standard 5100-1C or later
revision. In the State of California a spark arrester is
required under section 4442 of the California Public
resources code. Other states may have similar laws.
WARNING
Starter and other rotating parts can entangle
hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that
may be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
WARNING
The high pressure stream of water that this
equipment produces can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to serious injury
and possible amputation.
Spray gun traps high water pressure, even
when engine is stopped and water is
disconnected, which can cause injury.
• NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals or plants.
• DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate pressure washer.
• NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
• NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any
kind. Replace o-ring or seal.
• Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray
gun while system is pressurized.
• ALWAYS point gun in safe direction and squeeze spray
gun trigger, to release high pressure, every time you stop
engine. Engage trigger lock when not in use.
WARNING
High pressure spray can cause paint chips
or other particles to become airborne.
• Always wear safety goggles when using this equipment
or in vicinity of where equipment is in use.
• Before starting the pressure washer, be sure you are
wearing adequate safety goggles.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR
PRESSURE WASHER
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place
wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
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