SAFETY
SAFETY
SAFETY DEFINITIONS
The words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and
NOTICE are used throughout this manual to highlight
important information. Make sure that the meanings of this
safety information is known to all who operate, perform
maintenance on, or are near the unit.
This safety alert symbol appears with
most safety statements. It means
attention, be alert, your safety is
involved! Please read and abide by
the message that follows the safety
alerts symbol.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a situation which can cause damage
to the generator, personal property, and/or the
environment, or cause the equipment to operate
improperly.
Note: Indicates a procedure, practice or condition
that should be followed for the unit to function in the
manner intended.
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NOTICE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and
understand the instructions before using this product.
When using this product, basic, precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
• Always take time to read all the instructions before
using the product.
• Understand and know how to safely stop the product
and bleed pressures quickly. Be fully familiar with all
controls.
• Keep operating area clear of all people, animals and
hazardous objects.
• Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep
good footing and balance at all times.
• Follow the maintenance instructions as specified in the
manual.
• It is recommended to carefully read understand all
operating aspects of the pressure washer outlined in
this manual to avoid personal injury and/or damage
to property and to maximize your power washing
experience.
• This power washer conforms to CSA and other safety
and consumer standards. DO NOT modify or rebuild
any part of your power washer.
• DO NOT use your power washer when you are under
the influence of alcohol or drugs. Use this power tool
carefully and only when you are alert.
• Watch your balance and footing while using your power
washer. Surfaces become slippery when wet and are
extra slippery when using a detergent or cleaner.
• NEVER operate the power washer in bare feet, sandals,
or open-toed shoes.
• When using the power washer near children, make sure
they are closely supervised by an adult to avoid injury.
NEVER let a child use the power washer.
• Do not touch the high pressure spray with your fingers,
hands, feet and be careful to avoid any contact with
your eyes as the powerful spray can cause blindness or
blast holes in the skin.
• ALWAYS wear eye protection to prevent injury to eyes
when operating the power washer.
• To avoid accidents causing injury, ALWAYS use the
trigger safety lock when the power washer is not in use
even if the spraying stops for a moment.
• The power washer is equipped with a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) which greatly reduces the
chance of electric shock while the unit is in use. If
replacement of the plug or cord is needed, use only
identical replacement parts.