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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. Special care must be taken in slippery
conditions and when working on slopes or uneven
ground.
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To reduce the risk of stumbling and loss of control, do
not walk backward while operating the pressure
washer.
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To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, never
operate the pressure washer while standing on a
ladder or on any other unstable support.
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Always carry related tools, equipments, spare parts,
and consumables with you:
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Attached tools in the product package.
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Personal protective equipments.
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Properly reserved fuel
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Spare parts (spare blade, etc.).
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Things to notify your working are (rope, warning
signs, etc.).
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Whistle (for collaboration or emergency).
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Check that there are no bystanders, children, and
animals in the general work area. If someone comes:
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Guard against hazardous situations at all times.
Warn adults to keep children and pets away from
your working area. Be careful if you are approached.
Injury may result from high pressure sprays.
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If someone calls out or otherwise interrupts you
while working, always be sure to shut off the
spray gun and the engine before turning around.
Avoid operating which people, especially children
are nearby.
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Always be aware of surroundings and stay alert for
possible hazards that you may not hear due to the
noise of the machine.
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Make sure you always have good balance and secure
footing. Place your feet slightly apart (slightly further
apart than the width of your shoulders), so that your
weight is distributed evenly across both legs, and
always be sure to maintain a steady, even posture
while working.
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Take special care in slippery conditions (wet ground),
on slopes or uneven ground.
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Watch out for obstacles (hose, plants, bricks, etc.)
which could cause you to trip or stumble.
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Do not direct the high-pressure jet into places you
cannot see. Watch the spray direction at all times, be
extremely careful when cleaning tall obstacles(large
vehicle, building, etc.), check the other side of the
obstacle before starting work.
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Never draw fluids into the pump that contain solvents
or undiluted acids (e.g., gasoline, heating oil, paint
thinner or acetone). These substances damage the
materials used in the machine. The spray is highly
combustible, explosive and poisonous.
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Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing
hearing protection because your ability to hear
warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted.
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To reduce the risk of accidents, take sufficient break
in good time to avoid tiredness or exhaustion.
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Work calmly and carefully in daylight conditions and
only when visibility is good. Stay alert so as not to
endanger others.
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To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from
breathing toxic fumes, ensure proper ventilation when
working in trenches, hollows or other confined
locations.
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To reduce the risk of accidents, stop work
immediately in the event of nausea, headache, visual
disturbances (e.g. reduced field of vision), problems
with hearing, dizziness, deterioration in ability to
concentrate. Apart from other possibilities, these
symptoms may be caused by an excessively high
concentration of exhaust gases in the work area.
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Operate your machine so that it produces a minimum
of noise and emissions. Do not run the engine
unnecessarily, accelerate the engine only when
working. To avoid noise complaints, in general
operate the machine between 8AM and 5PM on
weekdays, and 9AM to 5PM on weekends, detail
please refer to your local regulations.
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Do not operate your machine in the starting throttle
position because engine speed cannot be controlled
in this position.
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To reduce the risk of fire, do not smoke while
operating or standing near your machine. Note that
combustible fuel vapor may escape from the fuel
system. Always clean plant residue, chips, debris,
leaves and excess lubricant off the engine and
muffler. Note that stop the engine before you perform
the cleaning work.
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Check the fuel system in particular for leaks and
make sure the safety devices are working properly.
Do not continue operating your machine if it is
damaged. In case of doubt, consult your local
authorized deal or service center.
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The muffler and other parts of the engine (gear box,
fins of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during
operation and remain hot for a while after stopping
the engine. To reduce risk of burns, do not touch the
muffler and other parts while they are hot. Keep the
area around the muffler clean. Do not allow the high
pressure hose to make contact with the muffler.
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Before leaving the machine unattended: Shut off the
engine.
After finishing your work
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Shut off the engine after finishing work. Then turn off
the water supply and squeeze the spray gun trigger to
release trapped pressure. Engage the trigger locking
latch when not in use.
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Disconnect the water intake hose between the
machine and water supply.
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After the engine cool down, wipe away water with dry
cloth, always clean dust and dirt off the machine. Do
not use any grease solvents for this purpose.
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Do not use a pressure washer to clean pressure
washer. The solid jet of high pressure water may
damage parts of the machine.
