Operating instructions

4- ENG
A13607
5 - ENG
A13607
RISK OF FLUID INJECTION AND LACERATION
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Your pressure washer operates at
fluid pressures and velocities high
enough to penetrate human and
animal flesh, which could result in
amputation or other serious injury.
Leaks caused by loose fittings or
worn or damaged hoses can result
in injection injuries. DO NOT TREAT
FLUID INJECTION AS A SIMPLE
CUT! See a physician immediately!
• Inspect the high-pressure hose
regularly. Replace the hose
immediately if it is damaged,
worn, has melted from contacting
the engine, or shows any signs
of cracks, bubbles, pinholes, or
other leakage. Never grasp a high-
pressure hose that is leaking or
damaged.
• Never touch, grasp or attempt to
cover a pinhole or similar water
leak on the high-pressure hose.
The stream of water IS under high
pressure and WILL penetrate skin.
• Never place hands in front of noz zle.
• Direct spray away from self and
others.
• Make sure hose and fit tings are
tightened and in good condition.
Never hold onto the hose or fittings
during op er a tion.
• Do not allow hose to contact muf fler.
• Never attach or remove wand
or hose fittings while sys tem is
pressurized.
• Injuries can result if system pressure
is not reduced before attempting
maintenance or disassembly.
• To relieve sys tem pres sure, shut off
engine, turn off water sup ply and pull
gun trigger until water stops flowing.
• Use only hoses and accessories
rated for pressure higher than your
pressure washer's PSI.
RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• High-velocity fluid spray can cause
objects to break, propelling particles
at high speed.
• Light or unsecured objects can
become hazardous
projectiles.
• Always wear ANSI-approved Z87.1
safety glasses. Wear protective
clothing to protect against accidental
spraying.
• Never point wand at or spray people
or animals.
• Always secure trigger lock when
wand is not in service to prevent
accidental operation.
• Never permanently secure trigger in
pull-back (open) position.
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
• Unsafe op er a tion of your pressure
wash er could lead to se ri ous in ju ry
or death to you or others.
• Do not use chlorine bleach or any
other corrosive compound.
• Be come fa mil iar with the op er a tion
and con trols of the pressure washer.
• Keep operating area clear of all
persons, pets and obstacles.
• Do not operate the product when
fatigued or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. Stay alert at all
times.
• Never defeat the safety fea tures of
this prod uct.
• Do not op er ate machine with
missing, broken or un au tho rized
parts.
• Never leave wand unattended while
unit is running.
• If proper starting procedure is not
followed, engine can kickback
causing serious hand and arm injury.
• If engine does not start after two
pulls, squeeze trigger of gun to
relieve pump pressure. Pull starter
cord slowly until resistance is felt.
Then pull cord rapidly to avoid
kickback and prevent hand or arm
injury.
• The spray gun/wand is a powerful
clean ing tool that could look like a toy
to a child.
• Keep chil dren away from the
pressure washer at all times.
• Reactive force of spray will cause
gun/wand to kickback, and could
cause the op er a tor to slip or fall
or misdirect the spray. Im prop er
control of gun/wand can re sult in
in ju ries to self and others.
• Do not over reach or stand on an
unstable support.
• Do not use pressure washer while
standing on a ladder.
• Grip gun/wand firmly with both
hands. Expect the gun to kickback
when triggered.