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• Do not allow hose to
contact muf fler.
• Never attach or remove
wand or hose fittings while
sys tem is pres sur ized.
• When using replacement
lances or guns with this
pressure washer, DO NOT
use a lance and/or lance/
gun combination that is
shorter in length than
what was provided with
this pressure washer as
measured from the nozzle
end of the lance to the gun
trigger.
• Injuries can result if system
pressure is not reduced
before attempting
maintenance or
disassembly.
• To relieve sys tem pres sure,
shut off engine, turn off
water sup ply and pull gun
trigger until water stops
flowing.
•
Use only accessories rated
equal to or higher than
the rating of the pressure
washer.
DANGER: RISk Of fLUID INjECTION AND LACERATION
What can haPPen
hoW to PreVent It
• Your pressure washer
operates at fluid pressures
and velocities high enough
to penetrate human and
animal flesh, which could
result in amputation or
other serious injury. Leaks
caused by loose fittings or
worn or damaged hoses
can result in injection
injuries. DO NOT TREAT
FLUID INJECTION AS
A SIMPLE CUT! See a
physician immediately!
• Inspect the high-pressure
hose regularly. Replace
the hose immediately if it is
damaged, worn, has melted
from contacting the engine,
or shows any signs of
cracks, bubbles, pinholes, or
other leakage. Never grasp
a high-pressure hose that
is leaking or damaged.
• Never touch, grasp or
attempt to cover a pinhole
or similar water leak on the
high-pressure hose. The
stream of water IS under
high pressure and WILL
penetrate skin.
• Never place hands in front
of noz zle.
• Direct spray away from self
and others.
• Make sure hose and fit tings
are tight ened and in good
condition. Never hold onto
the hose or fittings during
op er a tion.
