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WARNING:
Do not operate this unit until you read this instruction
manual and the engine instruction manual for safety, operation and
maintenance instructions.
WARNING:
When using this product basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the product.
2. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when
a product is used near children.
3. Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls.
4. Stay alert–watch what you are doing.
5. Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
6. Keep operating area clear of all persons.
7. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good
footing and balance at all times.
8. Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual.
DANGER: RISk Of INjECTION OR SEVERE INjURY. kEEP
CLEAR Of NOzzLE. DO NOT DIRECT DISChARGE STREAM AT
PERSONS. ThIS PRODUCT IS TO BE USED ONLY BY TRAINED
OPERATORS.
WARNING:
This product may not be equipped with a spark-
arresting muffler. If the product is not equipped and will be used
around flam ma ble ma teri als or on land covered with materials such
as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass or other similar items, then
an ap proved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required
in the state of California. It is a violation of California statutes
section 130050 and/or sec tions 4442 and 4443 of the California
Public Re sourc es Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark
arrester, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in ef fec tive
work ing order. Spark arresters are also required on some U.S.
For est Service land and may also be legally required under other
statutes and or di nanc es.
WARNING: This product and its exhaust contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, some cleaning
products and dust contain chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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DANGER: RISk Of ExPLOSION OR fIRE
WHat can HaPPen
HoW to PreVent It
• Spilled gas o line and it’s
vapors can be come ignited
from cigarette sparks,
electrical arcing, exhaust
gas es and hot engine
components such as
the muffler.
• Shut off en gine and allow
it to cool before adding fuel
to the tank.
• Use care in fill ing tank to
avoid spill ing fuel. Move
pressure wash er away
from fueling area before
start ing en gine.
• Heat will ex pand fuel in the
tank which could result in
spillage and pos si ble fire
explosion.
• Keep maximum fuel level
1/2" (12.7 mm) be low
bottom of filler neck
to allow for expansion.
• Operating the pressure
washer in an ex plo sive
en viron ment could
re sult in a fire.
• Operate and fuel equipment
in well-ven ti lat ed areas free
from ob struc tions. Equip
areas with fire extinguisher
suit able for gas o line fires.
