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BEAST Electric Pressure Washers
Rev: April 2015
This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the pressure
washer and should remain with the pressure washer if resold. The
information and specifications included in this publication were in
effect at the time of approval for printing.
GXi Outdoor Power, LLC reserves the right to discontinue or change
specifications or design at any time without notice and without
incurring any obligation whatever. No part of this publication may be
reproduced without written permission.
SAFETY LABEL LOCATIONS
These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious
injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to
read, contact Customer Care for a replacement.
SAFETY INFORMATION
BEAST pressure washers are designed to give safe and dependable
service if operated according to instructions. Read and understand this
owner’s manual before operating your pressure washer.
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY
Know how to stop the pressure washer quickly in case of emergency.
Understand the use of all product controls, output receptacles, and
connections. Be sure that anyone who operates the pressure washer
receives proper instruction. Do not let children operate the pressure
washer.
WARNINGS
WARNING
Use of pressure washer can create puddles and slippery
surfaces.
The cleaning area should have adequate slopes and drainage to
reduce the possibility of a fall due to slippery surfaces.
High pressure spray could cause you to fall if you are too close
to the cleaning surface.
Keep spray nozzle between 8 to 24 inches away from cleaning
surface.
Operate this unit on a stable surface.
Be extremely careful if you must use the pressure washer from a
ladder, scaffolding or any other relatively unstable location. Firmly
grasp spray gun with both hands when using high pressure spray to
avoid injury if gun kicks back.
Some chemicals or detergents may be harmful if inhaled or
ingested, causing severe nausea, fainting or poisoning.
Use a respirator or mask whenever there is a chance that vapors
may be inhaled.
Read all instructions with mask so you are certain the mask will
provide the necessary protection against inhaling harmful vapors.
Do not use acids and solvents in this product. These products can
cause physical injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to
the machine.
Do not use with toxic chemicals.
To minimize the amount of water getting into the pressure washer,
the unit should be placed as far as possible from the cleaning site
during operation.
Never carry your pressure washer by the cord. Do not pull on the
cord to disconnect from the outlet.
To allow free air circulation, the pressure washer should not be
covered during operation.
California Proposition 65: This product or its power cord contains
lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after use.
WARNING
SAFETY FEATURES AND ELECTRICAL POWER
INFORMATION
The pressure washer is equipped with a stop device that will sense
when the trigger on the gun is released. It will open the power circuit to
the motor and cause the pressure washer motor to stop. Motor will
resume again when trigger is pulled.
WARNING
The pressure washer is also equipped with a main power “ON/
OFF” switch located on the unit. It should always be moved to
the “OFF” position when the pressure washer is not being used
to prevent possible injury or damage.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter:
This pressure washer has a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) built
into the plug of the power supply cord. This device provides additional
protection from the risk of shock. Should replacement of the plug or cord
become necessary, use only identical replacement parts that include
GFCI protection.
Extension cords are not recommended unless they are plugged
into a ground fault circuit-interrupter found in circuit boxes or
protected receptacles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Servicing of a double-insulation product:
In a double-insulated product two systems of insulation are provided
instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double
insulated product, nor should a means for grounding be added to the
product. Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care
and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified
service personnel. Replacement parts of a double-insulated product
must be identical to the parts they replace. A double-insulated product
is marked with the words “DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOUBLE
INSULATED”.
The symbol may also be marked on the product.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
Avoid accidental starts. Shut power “OFF” before connecting or
disconnecting cord to electrical outlets.
DO NOT spray flammable liquids.
