Briggs & Stratton 020228 Manual Del Usuario página 3

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, even if doors or windows are open.
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 will
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 injury if gun Idcks bacl<.
WARNING
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid Idcl<bacl<.
If engine starts and fails to continue to run or if increased
resistance is felt during starting pull attempts, squeeze trigger
on spray gun.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing gas cap.
Fill fuel tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank.Allow space for fuel expansion.
Keep fuel away from sparl<s, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
_VHEN OPERATING EQUIPNENT
DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel
to spill.
DO NOT spray flammable liquids.
_VHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPHENT
Transport/repair with fuel tank EHPTY or with fuel shutoff
valve OFE
_VHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPHENT 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 washel_
NEVER repair high pressure hose. Replace it.
NEVER repair leaking connections with sealant of any Idnd.
Replace o-ring or seal.
Keep high pressure hose connected to pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
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.
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