Section 1: Safety Rules
WARNING
Operate
pressure washer ONLY outdoors,
Keep exhaust gas from entering
a confined
area through
windows,
doors, ventilation
intakes or other openings.
DO NOT operate pressure washer inside any building or
enclosure.
Use a respirator
or mask whenever
there is a chance that
vapors may be inhale&
Read all instructions
with mask so you are certain the mask w[I[
provide the necessary protection
against inhaling harmful vapors.
WARNING
Keep spray nozzle
between
8 to 24 inches away from cleaning
SUrface,
Operate
this unit on a stable
surface.
The cleaning area should have adequate
slopes
and drainage
to
reduce
the possibility
of a fall due to slippery
surfaces_
Be extremely
careful
if you must use the pressure
washer
from
a ladder; scaffolding
or any other
relatively
unstable
location.
Firmly grasp spray gun with both hands when
using high
pressure spray to avoid [niury if gun kicks back.
WARNING
When
starting engine, pull cord sIow.Jy until resistance is felt
and then puI[ rapidly to avoid kickback.
If engine starts and fails to continue
to run or if increased
resistance
is felt during
starting
pull attempts,
squeeze
trigger
on spray gun.
WARNING
WHEN
ADDING
FUEL
Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing gas cap,
F{[[fueJ tank outdoors.
DO NOT
overfill tank.AIIow
space for fue! expansion.
Keep fuel away from
sparks, open
flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other" ignition sources.
DO NOT
light a cigarette
or smoke.
VHEN
OPERATING
EQUIPMENT
• Transport/repair
with fuel tank ENPTY
or with fuel shutoff
valve OFE
WHEN
STORmNG
FUEL
OR EQUIPMENT
WiTH
FUEL
IN TANK
Store away from furnaces,
stoves, water
heaters,
clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.
WARNING
NEVER aim spray gun at people,
animals or plants.
DO NOT
allow CHILDREN
to operate
pressure
washer_
NEVER repair" high pressure
hose_ Replace
[t_
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 pressurize&
Squeeze trigger on spray gun to relieve trapped pressure,
every time you stop engine. Engage trigger lock on spray gun.
WARNING
Keep water
spray away from
electric
wiring
or fatal electric
shock
may result.