Operating instructions

2- ENG
A13607
3 - ENG
A13607
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not operate this unit until you have read and understand this
Operators Manual and the Engine Owners Manual for Safety,
Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product may not be equipped with a spark arresting muffl er.
If the product is not equipped and will be used around fl am 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 defi ned 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.
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State
of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
Used without the safety
alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand.
This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT
PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please
read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Spilled gas o line and it’s vapors
can be come ignited from cigarette
sparks, electrical arcing, exhaust
gases and hot engine components
such as the muffler.
• Shut off en gine and allow it to cool
before adding fuel to the tank.
• Use care in fill ing tank to avoid
spilling fuel. Move pressure washer
away from fueling area before
starting en gine.
• Heat will ex pand fuel in the tank
which could result in spillage and
pos si ble fire explosion.
• Fill tank to 1/2" (12.7 mm) below
bottom of fi ller neck to provide space
for fuel expansion.
RISK OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE (CONTINUED)
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Operating the pressure washer in an
ex plo sive en viron ment could re sult
in a fire.
• Operate and fuel equipment in
well-ven ti lat ed areas free from
ob struc tions. Equip areas with fire
extinguisher suit able for gas o line
fires.
• Materials placed against or near the
pressure washer can in ter fere with
its proper ventilation fea tures caus-
ing overheating and possible
ig ni tion of the materials.
• Never op er ate pressure wash er in an
area containing dry brush or weeds.
• Muffler exhaust heat can damage
paint ed sur fac es, melt any material
sen si tive to heat (such as siding,
plas tic, rub ber, vinyl or the pressure
hose, itself), and dam age live plants.
• Always keep pressure washer a min i-
mum of 4' (1.2m) away from sur fac es
(such as houses, au to mo biles or
live plants) that could be
damaged from muffler exhaust heat.
• Improperly stored fuel could lead to
acciden tal ignition. Fuel im prop er ly
secured could get into the hands
of children or oth er un qual i fied
persons.
• Store fuel in an OSHA-ap proved con-
tain er, in a se cure location away from
work area.
• Use of acids, toxic or cor ro sive
chemicals, poisons, in sec ti cides, or
any kind of flam ma ble solvent with
this product could re sult in se ri ous
injury or death.
• Do not spray flammable liquids
DANGER: RISK TO BREATHING (ASPHYXIATION)
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Breathing ex haust fumes will cause
se ri ous injury or death! En gine
exhaust con tains carbon mon ox ide,
an odorless and deadly gas.
• Operate pressure washer in a well-
ventilated area. Avoid en closed
areas such as ga rag es, base ments,
etc.
• Never op er ate unit in a lo ca tion
occupied by humans or animals.
• Some clean ing fluids con tain sub-
stanc es which could cause injury to
skin, eyes or lungs.
• Use only clean ing fluids spe cif i cal-
ly rec om mend ed for high-pressure
washers. Fol low manufacturers
recommendations. Do not use
chlorine bleach or any other
corrosive compound.