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 inhaled,
Read all instructions
with mask so you are certain the mask wilI
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 iniury if gun kicks back,
, When
starting engine, pull cord slow, iy until resistance is felt
and then pull 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
fuel cap.
Fill fiJeI tank outdoors.
DO NOT
overfill tank.AIIow
space
for fuel expansion.
Keep fuel away from
sparks,
open
flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other
ignition sources.
DO NOT
light a cigarette
or smoke.
_¢HEN
OPERATmNG
EQUmPMENT
• Transport/repair
with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve OFE
WHEN
STORING
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 fuet vapors.
WARNING
NEVER aim spray gun at people, animals or plants,
DO NOT allow CHILDREN to operate
pressure washen
NEVER repair" high pressure hose. Replace it.
Keep high pressure hose connected
to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized,
Squeezetrigger on spray gun to relieve trapped pressure,
every time you stop engine. Engagetrigger lock on spray gun.
WARNING
Keep water
spray away from
electric
wiring
or fatal electric
shock
may result.
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