Important Safety Warnings; General Safety - EarthWise PW15003 Manual Del Operario

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
Before any use, be sure everyone using this product reads and
understands all safety instructions and other information contained
in this manual.
Read and save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and
in instructing others.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use.
Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may
contribute to hearing loss.
WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric
shock, and/or personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
DOUBLE INSULATION is a concept in safety in electric power tools
which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord.
All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components
with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
WARNING: The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from
shock resulting from a break in the tool's internal insulation. Observe all normal
safety precautions to avoid electrical shock.
NOTE: Servicing of a product with double insulation requires extreme care and
knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing. Call
our customer service help line at 1-800-313-5111 for assistance.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS – Don't use this product in
rainy, stormy, damp or wet locations. Do not operate in gaseous or explosive
atmospheres. Motors in these products normally spark, and the sparks might
ignite fumes.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors, children and pets should stay at a safe
distance from the work area.
DRESS PROPERLY – Don't wear loose clothing or jewelry and wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of
rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
USE SAFETY GLASSES –Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles that
are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating this product.
Use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be
provided on the circuit (s) or outlet (s) to be used for this product if you are using
an extension cord. The product's cord has a built in GFCI. Receptacles are
available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used.
USE RIGHT APPLIANCE – Do not use this product for any job except that for
which it is intended.
EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Use
only extension cords having an electrical rating not less than the rating of this
product. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting
in loss of power and overheating.
Cable Length
Up to 25 ft.
It is possible to tie the extension cord and power cord in a knot
to prevent them from becoming disconnected during use. Make
the knot as shown, then connect the plug end of the power cord
into the receptacle end of the extension cord. This method can
also be used to tie two extension cords together.
WARNING: Use outdoor extension cords marked SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A,
STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOWA. These cords are rated for outdoor use
and reduce the risk of electric shock.
DISCONNECT UNIT from the power supply when not in use or when
servicing or cleaning. Do not leave unattended.

GENERAL SAFETY

Wire Gauge
12 AWG
WARNING: Some dust and debris created by the use of this tool could
contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemi-
cals are:
 Chemicals in fertilizers
 Compound in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
 Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a well-
ventilated area and with approved safety equipment such as dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
California Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, the water spray must never be directed
towards any electrical outlets or wiring or directly towards the pressure washer
equipment itself.
Know how to stop the equipment and bleed pressures quickly. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls.
Never tie knots or kink the high pressure hose as damage could result.
CAUTION: Use clean water and neutral detergent only. Do not use acids or
solvents as they may cause injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the
equipment.
To allow free air circulation, the pressure washer should NOT be covered during
operation.
DON'T ABUSE CORD – Never carry this product by the cord or yank the cord
to disconnect from the receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING – Don't carry the pressure washer
plugged in with your finger on the switch. Be sure the switch is off when
plugging in.
DANGER: Keep hands away from nozzle or water spray. Always use both
hands when operating pressure washer to maintain complete control of the wand.
Never direct the water spray directly toward yourself or others in order to clean
clothes, foot-wear or for any other reason.
STAY ALERT – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate
the pressure washer when you are tired or under the influence of drugs or
medication.
STORE IDLE UNIT INDOORS – When not in use, the product should be stored
indoors in a dry and high or locked-up place, out of children's reach.
MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE – Keep clean for best performance and to
reduce the risk of injury. Inspect extension cord periodically and replace if
damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS – Before further use of the product, any part
that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other condition
that may affect its operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced. Call our customer service help line at 1-800-313-5111 for
assistance.
LIGHTING - Only operate your pressure washer in daylight or good artificial
light.
DON'T OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
POLARIZED PLUGS – To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This product must be used
with a suitable polarized 3-wire extension cord. Polarized connections will fit
together only one way. Make sure that the receptacle end of the extension cord
has large and small blade slot widths. If the plug does not fit fully into the exten-
sion cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, obtain a suitable extension cord.
If the extension cord does not fit fully into the outlet, contact a qualified electri-
cian to install the proper outlet. Do not change the tool plug or extension cord in
any way.
The pressure washer must be in an upright position when in use.
Do not touch the plug or outlet with wet hands.
Disconnect from the electrical supply prior to detaching the high pressure hose.
Do not operate or store this product in temperatures below freezing. Freeze
damage is not covered by the warranty.
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