DeWalt DXPW3200V, Manual

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• 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!
(continued)
• When using replacement
spray wands or guns with
this pressure washer, do
not use a wand and/or
wand/gun combination
that is shorter in length
than what was provided
with this pressure washer
as measured from the
nozzle end of the spray
wand to the spray
gun trigger.
• Injuries can result if
system pressure is
not reduced before
attempting maintenance
or disassembly.
• To relieve system pressure,
shut off engine, turn off
water supply and pull
spray gun trigger until
water stops flowing.
• Use only accessories
rated equal to or higher
than the rating of the
pressure washer.
DANGER: RISK OF INJURY FROM SPRAY
WhAT CAn hAPPEn hOW TO PREVEnT iT
• High-velocity fluid spray
can cause objects to
break, projecting particles
at high speed.
• Always wear ANSI-
approved Z87.1
safety glasses. Wear
protective clothing
to protect against
accidental spraying.
• Never point wand at or
spray people or animals.
• Light or unsecured
objects can become
hazardous projectiles.
• Always secure trigger
lock when wand is not
in service to prevent
accidental operation.
• Never permanently
secure trigger in pull-back
(open) position.
DANGER: RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION
WhAT CAn hAPPEn hOW TO PREVEnT iT
• Unsafe operation of your
pressure washer could
lead to serious injury or
death to you or others.
• Do not use chlorine
bleach or any other
corrosive compound.
• Become familiar with the
operation and controls of
the pressure washer.
• Keep operating area
clear of all persons, pets
and obstacles.
• Do not operate the
product when fatigued
or under the influence
of alcohol or drugs. Stay
alert at all times.
• Never compromise
the safety features of
this product.
• Do not operate machine
with missing or broken
parts. Use only identical
replacement parts.
• Never leave spray gun/
wand unattended while
unit is running.
• If proper manual starting
procedure is not followed,
engine can kickback
causing serious hand and
arm injury.
• If engine does not start
after two pulls, squeeze
trigger of gun to relieve
pump pressure. Pull
starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt. Then
pull cord rapidly to avoid
kickback and prevent
hand or arm injury.
• The spray gun/wand is
a powerful cleaning tool
that could look like a toy
to a child.
• Keep children away from
the pressure washer at
all times.
• Reactive force of spray
will cause gun/wand to
kickback, and could cause
the operator to slip or fall
or misdirect the spray.
Improper control of gun/
wand can result in injuries
to self and others.
• Do not overreach or stand
on an unstable support.
• Do not use pressure
washer while standing on
a ladder.
• Grip gun/wand firmly
with both hands. Expect
the gun to kickback
when triggered.