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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5.9.2 Holding and Controlling the Pressure Washer
WARNING
￭ To maintain a firm grip and properly control your pressure
washer:
– Keep the spray attachment clean at all times. Keep
it free of pitch, oil, grease and resin.
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the
operator or bystanders from loss of control:
– Always hold the spray attachment firmly with both
hands when you are working.
– Wrap your fingers tightly around the spray gun and
spray lance.
– Position the spray attachment in such a way that all
parts of your body are clear of the water jet.
– Position the power supply cord so that it will not be
damaged while working with the pressure washer.
– Always keep the power supply cord behind the
operator and away from the water jet. Don't let the
power supply cord become entangled with obstacles
or objects.
￭ Operating the pressure washer with one hand is extremely
dangerous. One-handed operation makes it difficult to
oppose and absorb reactive forces (recoil) without losing
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control of the pressure washer.To reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders from
loss of control:
– Never attempt to operate the pressure washer with
one hand.
￭ Because of the high pressure and spray velocity, fluids
can penetrate the skin and cause fluid injection and/or
severe injury. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries
to the operator or bystanders from loss of control, keep
proper footing and balance at all times:
– Take special care in overgrown or wet terrain and
always watch for hidden obstacles such as tree
stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches to avoid
stumbling or falling.
– Know where the power supply cord and water hoses
are at all times to avoid tripping or stumbling.
– Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or
uneven ground.
￭ To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control:
– Never work on a ladder, roof, in a tree or while
standing on any other insecure support.
– Never operate the pressure washer above shoulder
height.
– Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
5.9.3 Working Conditions
WARNING
￭ Operate your pressure washer only under good visibility
during favorable daylight conditions.
– Postpone the work if the weather is windy, foggy,
rainy or inclement.
￭ Your pressure washer is a one-person machine.
– Do not allow other persons in the general work area.
– Bystanders, especially children, and animals should
not be allowed in the area where it is in use.
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