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WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Adding or Draining Fuel
• Turn pressure washer OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Always allow space for fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other
ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
When Starting Equipment
• Ensure spark plug, muer, fuel cap, and air cleaner are in place.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
When Operating Equipment
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to spill.
• DO NOT spray flammable liquids.
When Transporting or Repairing Equipment
• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shuto valve OFF.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
When Storing Fuel or Equipment with Fuel in Tank
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers, or
other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because
they can ignite fuel vapors.
The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word (DANGER,
CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety message to alert
you to hazards.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in equipment or
property damage.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Rules
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
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SAFETY SAFETY
This product can expose you to chemicals
including lead, which is known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Wash hands after handling.
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