Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd)
HAZARD
RISKOF UNSAFE
OPERATION •
RISK OF INJURY FROM
SPRAY
RISK OF
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
RISK OF FLUID INJECTION
RISK OF CHEMICAL BURN
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
Unsafeoperationof your pressure
washer couldlead to seriousinjury
or death to you or others.
The spraygun/wand is a powerful
cleaningtool that could look like a
toy to a child.
Reactiveforce of spraywill cause
gun/wandto move, and couldcause
the operatorto slip orfall, or
misdirect the spray.Improper control
of gun/wand can result ininjuriesto
self and others.
• Highvelocityfluid spray can cause
objects to break, propelling particles
at highspeed.
• Ught orunsecuredobjects can become
hazardousprojectiles.
• Spray directed at electrical outletsor
switches, or objects connected to an
electrical circuit, could result in afatal
electrical shock.
Your washeroperates at fluid
pressures and velocitieshigh enough
to penetrate human and animal flesh,
which could result in amputation or
other serious injury. Leaks caused by
loose fittings or worn or damaged
hoses can result in injection injuries.
DO NOTTREATFLUIDINJECTIONAS
A SIMPLE CUT! See a physician
immediately!
Relieve system pressure before
attemptingmaintenance or disassem-
bly of equipment.
• Use of acids, toxic or corrosive
chemicals, poisons, insecticides, or
any kind of flammable solvent with this
product could result in serious injury
or death.
• Becomefamiliar with the operation
and controlsof the pressurewasher.
• Keep childrenaway fromthe
pressurewasher at all times.
• Never defeat the safety features of this
product.
• Do not operate maohine with missing,
broken, orunauthorizedparfs.
• Never leave wand unattended while
unit is running.
• Keep workarea free of obstacles.
• Stand on a stable surfaceand grip gun/
wand firmly. Expect the gun to kick
whentriggered.
• Always wear ANSI approved Z87 safety
glasses. Wear protective clothingto
protect againstaccidentalspraying.
Never point wand at, or spray people or
animals.
I= Always secure trigger lock when wand
is not in service to prevent accidental
operation.
• Never permanentlysecuretriggerin pull
back (open) position.
• Unplug any electrically operated
product before attempting to clean it.
Direct spray away from electric outlets
and switches.
• Never place handsinfront of nozzle.
• Direct spray away from self and others.
• Make sure hose and fittings are
tightened and in good condition. Never
hold onto the hose or fittings during
operation.
• Do not allow hose to contact muffler.
• Never attach or remove wand or hose
fittings while system is pressurized.
• Use only hose and high pressure
accessories rated for 1800 PSI service.
• To relieve system pressure, shut off
engine, turn off water supply, and pull
gun trigger until water stops flowing.
• Do not use acids, gasoline, kerosene, or
any other flammable materials in this
product. Use only household
detergents, cleaners and degreasers
recommended for use in pressure
washers.
• Wear protective clothing to protect
eyes and skin from contact with
sprayed materials.
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