Use and Care Manual
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DANGER: RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• High-velocity fluid
spray can cause
objects to break,
projecting particles at
highspeed.
• Always wear ANSI-
approved Z87.1 safety
glasses. Wear protective
clothing to protect against
accidentalspraying.
• Never point wand at or
spray people oranimals.
• Light or unsecured
objects can become
hazardousprojectiles.
• Always secure trigger
lock when wand is not
in service to prevent
accidentaloperation.
• Never permanently
secure trigger in pull-back
(open)position.
DANGER: RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Unsafe operation of
your pressure washer
could lead to serious
injury or death to you
orothers.
• Do not use chlorine
bleach or any other
corrosivecompound.
• Become familiar with the
operation and controls of
the pressurewasher.
• Keep operating area
clear of all persons, pets
andobstacles.
• Do not operate the product
when fatigued or under
the influence of alcohol or
drugs. Stay alert at alltimes.
• Never compromise
the safety features of
thisproduct.
• Do not operate machine
with missing, broken or
unauthorizedparts.
• Never leave wand
unattended while unit
isrunning.
• If proper starting
procedure is not
followed, engine can
kickback causing
serious hand and
arminjury.
• If engine does not start
after two pulls, squeeze
trigger of gun to relieve
pump pressure. Pull starter
cord slowly until resistance
is felt. Then pull cord rapidly
to avoid kickback and
prevent hand or arminjury.
• The spray gun/wand
is a powerful cleaning
tool that could look
like a toy to achild.
• Keep children away from
the pressure washer at
alltimes.
• Reactive force of spray
will cause gun/wand
to kickback, and could
cause the operator to
slip or fall or misdirect
the spray. Improper
control of gun/wand
can result in injuries
to self andothers.
• Do not overreach or stand
on an unstablesupport.
• Do not use pressure washer
while standing on aladder.
• Grip gun/wand firmly with
both hands. Expect the gun
to kickback whentriggered.
DANGER: RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING OR STORING
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Fuel or oil can leak or
spill and could result
in fire or breathing
hazard. Serious injury
or death can result.
Fuel or oil leaks will
damage carpet, paint
or other surfaces in
vehicles ortrailers.
• Oil could fill the
cylinder and damage
the engine if the
unit is not stored or
transported in an
uprightposition.
• If pressure washer is
equipped with a fuel
shut-off valve, turn the
valve to the off position
before transporting to
avoid fuel leaks. If pressure
washer is not equipped
with a fuel shut-off valve,
drain the fuel from tank
before transporting. Only
transport fuel in an OSHA-
approved container. Always
place pressure washer on
a protective mat when
transporting to protect
against damage to vehicle
from leaks. Always transport
and store unit in an upright
position.Remove pressure
washer from vehicle
immediately upon arrival at
yourdestination.
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Spray directed at
electrical outlets or
switches, or objects
connected to an
electrical circuit,
could result in a fatal
electricalshock.
• Unplug any electrically
operated product before
attempting to clean
it. Direct spray away
from electric outlets
andswitches.