Product Manual

Operating the Pressure Washer
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STEP 3. SPRAYING
Safety Rules for
Operation
Before starting the pressure washer, review the following general safety rules for operation:
CONDITIONS FOR USE
Know how to stop. Be thoroughly familiar with proper use of the equipment and all controls and
connections. Know how to stop the pressure washer and depressurize system quickly if needed (see
"Step 4. Stopping").
Instruct all operators. The pressure washer's owner must instruct all operators and potential renters
in safe set-up and operation. Do not allow anyone to operate the pressure washer who has not read
the owner's manual and been instructed on its safe use.
Adult control only. Only trained adults should set up and operate the pressure washer. Do not let
children operate. Pressure washers can generate forces greater-than children can control and
require judgment beyond what can be expected of children.
Under the influence. Never operate, or let anyone else operate, the pressure washer while fatigued
or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Safety equipment / controls in place. Do not operate the pressure washer unless all safety covers,
guards, and barriers are in place and in good working order, and all controls are properly adjusted for
safe operation.
Damaged. Do not operate the pressure washer with damaged, missing, or broken parts. Never
attempt to repair a high pressure hose or component. Always replace it with a part that is rated at or
above the pressure rating of the machine.
Modifications. Do not modify the pressure washer in any way or deactivate any safety device. Do
not change or add to fuel tank, fuel lines, or exhaust system. Modifications can result in hazards
related to carbon monoxide poisoning, fuel leaks, fire, explosion or other serious safety hazards, and
will also void the warranty.
DURING USE
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing at all times.
Clear work area. Clear the work area of all bystanders. Keep children and pets away.
Dual gun use (if equipped). During dual gun use, stay aware of the other operators location at all
times and keep spray directed away from them.
Keep spray away from electrical wiring. Spray contact with electrical wiring will likely result in
severe electrical shock or electrocution.
Hot exhaust/parts. Stay clear of the engine and burner exhausts. Never touch a hot engine muffler,
burner/heating coil, or other hot surfaces. All are very hot and will burn you.
Do not direct spray at this machine. Do not attempt to clean this machine with its own spray.
Engine damage will result. Cleaning should be done with a damp sponge with the engine OFF.
Let engine cool. At least two minutes before refueling.
Avoid inhalation of exhaust. This product emits CO and chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Never pull by hose. Do not move this machine by pulling on the hose. Hose or connections could
fail and result in catastrophic high pressure release of fluid as well as hose whipping.
Avoid sharp objects. Keep hose away from sharp objects. Bursting hoses may cause injury.