Operating instructions

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PRESSURE WASHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
12. Never make adjustments on machine while in op-
eration.
13. Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured
before using pressure washer.
RISK OF INJECTION
OR SEVERE INJURY
TO PERSONS. KEEP
CLEAR OF NOZZLE.
WARNING
WARNING: High pressure devel-
oped by these machines will
cause personal injury or
equipment damage. Keep
clear of nozzle. Use caution
when operating. Do not di-
rect discharge stream at
people, or severe injury or
death will result.
WARNING
PROTECT FROM
FREEZING
WARNING: Protect machine from
freezing.
14. To keep machine in best
operating conditions, it is
important you protect machine
from freezing. Failure to protect
machine from freezing
could cause malfunction of the
machine and result in death,
serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. Fol-
low storage instructions specified in this manual.
15. Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter
then 90°F.
WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation.
Use this product only in a well
ventilated area.
16. Avoid installing machines in
small areas or near exhaust
fans. Adequate oxygen is need-
ed for combustion or dangerous
carbon monoxide will result.
17. Manufacturer will not be liable
for any changes made to our standard machines
or any components not purchased from us.
18. The best insurance against an accident is precau-
tion and knowledge of the machine.
WARNING
RISK OF INJURY FROM
FALLS WHEN USING
LADDER.
WARNING: Be extremely careful
when using a ladder, scaffolding
or any other relatively unstable
location. The cleaning area
should have adequate slopes
and drainage to reduce the pos-
sibility of a fall due to slippery
surfaces.
19. Do not allow acids, caustic or abrasive fluids to pass
through the pump.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known
to the state of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Operation of
this equipment may create sparks that can start
fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may
be required. The operator should contact: Local
fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire
prevention requirements.
7. Allow engine to cool for 1-2 minutes before refuel-
ing. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry
before testing the spark plug or starting the engine.
(Fire and/or explosion may occur if this is not done.)
Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment
shall be refueled:
a. outdoors;
b. with the engine on the equipment stopped;
c. with no source of ignition within 10 feet of
the dispensing point; and
d. with an allowance made for expansion of the
fuel should the equipment be exposed to a
higher ambient temperature.
In an overfilling situation, additional precautions are
necessary to ensure that the situation is handled
in a safe manner.
8. When in use , do not place machine near flammable
objects as the engine is hot.
9. Do not store or use gasoline near this machine.
WARNING
RISK OF INJURY.
HOT SURFACES
CAN CAUSE BURNS
WARNING: Risk of injury. Hot
surfaces can cause burns.
Use only designated grip-
ping areas of spray gun and
wand. Do not place hands or
feet on non-insulated areas
of the pressure washer.
10. Transport/Repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel
shut-off valve OFF.
11. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when a machine is used near children.
Do not allow children to operate the pressure
washer. This machine must be attended during
operation.
TRIGGER GUN KICKS
BACK - HOLD WITH
BOTH HANDS
WARNING
WARNING: Grip cleaning wand
securely with both hands
before starting. Failure to
do this could result in injury
from a whipping wand.
WARNING
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION. USE
THIS PRODUCT ONLY IN
A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.