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SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read and understand this entire manual before
attempting to assemble and operate the product.
This manual contains information that relates to
PROTECTING PERSONAL SAFETY and PREVENTING
EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. It is very important to read this
manual carefully and understand it thoroughly before
using the product. The symbols listed below are used to
indicate this information.
DANGER
Potential hazard that
will result in serious injury or
loss of life.
WARNING
Hazard that
could result in serious injury or loss of
life.
CAUTION
Potential hazard that
may result in moderate injury
or damage to equipment.
Note:
The word “Note” is used to inform the reader of
something the operator needs to know about the tool.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read
and understand the instructions before using
this product.
1. Warning – When using this product, basic
precautions should always be followed, including the
following.
2. Read all the instructions before using the product.
3. Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
4. Keep operating area clear of persons.
5. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep
good footing and balance at all times.
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the manual.
7. To avoid personal injury and/or damage to property
and to maximize your power washer experience,
carefully follow all of the safety tips, instructions,
warnings and safeguards and become familiar with
all of the controls. Be sure you know how to quickly
bleed off the pressure from all parts of your power
washer and how to turn off the power washer.
8. This power washer conforms to CSA and other safety
and consumer standards.
DO NOT
modify or rebuild
any part of your power washer.
9.
DO NOT
use your power washer when you are under
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carefully and only when you are alert.
10. Watch your balance and footing while using your
power washer. Surfaces become slippery when wet
and are extra slippery when using a detergent or
cleaner.
11.
NEVER
operate the power washer in bare feet,
sandals, or open-toed shoes.
12. When using the power washer near children, make
sure they are closely supervised by an adult to avoid
injury.
NEVER
let a child use the power washer.
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clear of the stream of high pressure water. The
powerful spray can cause blindness or blast holes in
the skin. It can break a window if you are too close
when you pull the trigger on the spray gun.
14.
ALWAYS
wear eye protection to prevent injury to eyes
when operating the power washer.
15. To avoid mishaps or injury,
ALWAYS
use the trigger
safety lock when not using the power washer even if
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16. The power washer is equipped with a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) which greatly reduces the
chance of electric shock while the unit is in use. If
replacement of the plug or cord is needed, use only
identical replacement parts.
17. Point the spray gun in a safe direction when
beginning a power washer session.
18.
Warning-
NEVER
spray directly at a person, animal,
electrical device or the unit itself.
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and lance with two hands when pulling the trigger
(one hand to pull the trigger and the other to
stabilize the gun assembly) until you get used to the
“kickback” from the spray gun.
20. When you turn the power switch off, water pressure
may remain in the system. To discharge the
pressure, point the spray gun in a safe direction and
pull the trigger.
21.
NEVER
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22.
NEVER
use the power washer in areas that contain
combustible dust, liquids or vapors.
23. Avoid contact of the pressure hose with sharp
objects and examine the hose regularly. Replace
if damaged. Due to the high pressure involved, it
cannot be repaired if cut or damaged.
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washers and follow instructions on the detergent’s
label. Dish or laundry soap is too thick and will
clog the nozzle of your foam cannon.
