Manual

,_ DANGER:CarbonmonoxideproducedduringuseCANKiLL
inminutes.NEVERuseindoors,ina vehicle,orinother
shelteredareas,EVENiFdoorsandwindowsareopen.Only
useOUTSIDEandfarawayfrom windows,doorsandvents.
Somechemicalsor detergents may be harmfulif inhaled
oringested,causingsevere nausea, fainting, or poisoning.
• Operatepowerwasher ONLYoutdoors.
• A runningenginegives off carbon monoxide.
• Carbonmonoxide is an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas.
Breathingcarbon monoxidecan causeheadache,fatigue,
dizziness,vomiting, confusion, seizures,nausea,fainting
or death.If you start experiencingany of these symptoms,
IMMEDIATELYmove to fresh air. Seekmedical attention.
• Keep exhaustgasfrom enteringa confined areathrough
windows, doors, ventilationintakes,or other openings.Warn any
occupants inside aboutthe symptoms of carbon monoxideso
they know to move to fresh air if they begin to feel ill.
• The use of a carbon monoxidedetector insideany occupied
premises betweenthe power washer andthe occupant is
recommended.
• NEVERstart or run engineindoors, in a vehicle, or in an
enclosedarea, EVENIFwindows and doors are open.
• Use a respiratoror maskwheneverthere is a chancethat
harmful gas or vapors may beinhaled.
• Readall instructions with respiratoror mask so you are certain
the respiratoror mask will providethe necessaryprotection
againstinhaling harmful gas or vapors. If you begin to
experienceany ofthe COsymptoms listedabove,IMMEDIATELY
move to fresh air.
,_DANGER: spray gun people, or
NEVERaim at
animals,
electrical devices. Serious injuryor deathwill result.
ALWAYSpointspraygunin safedirection, squeezespraygun
trigger to release highpressure,every time you stopengine.
Engage trigger lockwhen not in use.
• The high pressurestream of water that this equipment
,_ produces cancut through skin andits underlyingtissues,leadingto serious injury, possible amputationor death.
Spray guntraps high water pressure,EVENWHENengine
is stoppedand water is disconnected,which can cause
injury.
• NEVERallow CHILDRENto operatepower washeror play nearby.
This is NOTa toy.
• NEVERrepairhigh pressure hose.Replaceit.
• NEVERrepairleaking connectionswith sealantof any kind.
Replaceo-ring or seal.
• NEVERconnecthigh pressurehose to nozzleextension.
• Keep high pressurehose connectedto pump and spray gun
while system is pressurized.
• NEVERsecurespray gun in openposition.
• NEVERleavespray gun unattendedwhile machineis running.
• NEVERusea spray gun which does not havea trigger lock or
trigger guard in placeand in working order.
• ALWAYSbe certain spray gun, nozzlesand accessories are
correctly attached.
,_WARNING: Riskofelectrocution.
'_ Contactwithpowersourcecancauseelectricshockor
burn.
• NEVERspray nearpower source.
,_WARNING: Contactwith muffler area canresult in serious
burns. Exhaustheat/gasescanignitecombustibles,
structuresor damage fuel tank causing a fire.
• DONOTtouch hot parts and AVOIDhot exhaustgases.
• Allow equipmentto cool before touching.
• Keepat leastfive (5) feet (152 cm) of clearanceon all
sides of power washerincluding overhead.
• It is a violation of CaliforniaPublicResourceCode,Section
4442, to use or operatethe engineon anyforest-covered,
brush-covered,or grass-coveredland unlessthe exhaust
system is equippedwith a spark arrester,as definedin
Section 4442, maintainedin effectiveworking order.Other
states or federaljurisdictions may havesimilar laws.
Contactthe original equipmentmanufacturer,retailer,or dealerto
obtaina spark arrester designedfor the exhaustsystem installed
onthis engine.
• Replacementparts must bethe same and installedin the same
position as the original parts.
,_ WARNING:Fuel and its vaporsare extremelyflammable and
explosive. Fire or explosion can causesevere burns or death.
WHENADDINGDR DRAININGFUEL
• Turnpower washerOFFand let it cool at leasttwo (2)
minutes beforeremovingfuel cap. Loosencap slowly to
relievepressurein tank.
_j_ • Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
• DONOToverfill tank. Allow spacefor fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporatesbeforestarting
engine.
• Keepfuel awayfrom sparks, openflames,pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DONOT fighta cigaretteor smoke.
WHEN STARTINGEQUIPMENT
• Ensurespark plug, muffler,fuel cap, and air cleanerare in place.
• DONOT crank enginewith spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATINGEQUIPMENT
• DONOTtip engineor equipment at anglewhich causesfuel to
spill.
• DONOT sprayflammable liquids.
WHENTRANSPORTINGORREPAIRINGEQUIPMENT
• Transport/repairwith fuel tank EMPTYor with fuel shutoff valve
OFF.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORINGFUELDR EQUIPMENTWITH FUELiN TANK
• Store awayfrom furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers,
or otherappliancesthat havepilot light or other ignition source
becausethey can ignitefuel vapors.