User Manual
3 - ENG
WARNING: This product may not be equipped with a spark-arresting muffler.
If the product is not equipped and will be used around flam ma ble ma teri als or
on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass
or other similar items, then an ap proved spark arrester must be installed and
is legally required in the state of California. It is a violation of California statutes
section 130050 and/or sec tions 4442 and 4443 of the California
Public Re sourc es Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark
arrester, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in ef fec tive
work ing order. Spark arresters are also required on some U.S. For est Service land
and may also be legally required under other statutes and or di nanc es.
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DANGER: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Spilled gasoline and it’s vapors can
becomeignitedfromcigarettesparks,
electrical arcing, exhaust gases and
hotengine componentssuch asthe
muffler.
• Shutoffengineandallowittocoolbefore
addingfueltothetank.
• Usecareinfillingtanktoavoidspillingfuel.
Movepressurewasherawayfromfueling
areabeforestartingengine.
• Heatwillexpandfuelinthetankwhich
could result in spillage and possible
fireexplosion.
• Keepmaximumfuellevel1/2"(12.7mm)
below bottom of filler neck to allow for
expansion.
• Operatingthepressurewasherinan
explosiveenvironmentcouldresultin
afire.
• Operate and fuel equipment in well-
ventilated areas free from obstructions.
Equipareaswithfireextinguishersuitable
forgasolinefires.
• Materials placed against or near the
pressure washer can interfere with
itsproperventilationfeaturescausing
overheating and possible ignition of
thematerials.
• Neveroperatepressurewasherinanarea
containingdrybrushorweeds.
• Muffler exhaust heat can damage
painted surfaces, melt any material
sensitive to heat (such as siding,
plastic, rubber, vinyl or the pressure
hose,itself),anddamageliveplants.
• Alwayskeeppressurewasheraminimum
of4'(1.2m)awayfromsurfaces(suchas
houses, automobiles or live plants) that
could be damaged from muffler exhaust
heat.
• Improperly stored fuel could lead to
accidental ignition. Fuel improperly
secured couldgetinto the hands of
childrenorotherunqualifiedpersons.
• StorefuelinanOSHAapprovedcontain-
er, in a secure location away from work
area.
• Use of acids, toxic or corrosive
chemicals, poisons, insecticides, or
any kind of flammable solvent with
this product could result in serious
injuryordeath.
• Donotsprayflammableliquids.