TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
Before any use
be sure everyone using this product reads and
understands all safety instructions and other
information contained in this manual.
CAUTION:
Wear appropriate personal hearing
protection during use. Under some conditions
and duration of use, noise from this product may
contribute to hearing loss.
Save these instructions and review frequently prior
to use and in instructing others.
WARNING:
When using electric appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal
injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS - Before further use of
the product, any part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any other condition that
may affect its operation. Any part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced. For assistance
call our customer service help line at 1-800-633-1501.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS - Do not
operate in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in
these products normally spark, and the sparks might
ignite fumes.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors, children and pets
should stay at a safe distance from the work area.
DRESS PROPERLY- Don’t wear loose clothing or
jewelry and wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair. They can be caught in moving parts.
Wear safe, sturdy, nonskid footwear. Maintain good
footing at all times, especially on slopes.
USE SAFETY GLASSES - Wear safety glasses with
side shields or goggles that are marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating this product.
DOUBLE INSULATION – The pressure washer has
double insulation. This means that all external metal
parts are insulated from the electrical supply. This is
achieved by introducing an insulation layer between
electrical and mechanical parts. The double insulation
guarantees you the greatest possible safety.
WARNING:
Use outdoor extension cords marked SW-A,
SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or
SJTOWA. These cords are rated for outdoor use and
reduce the risk of electric shock.
POLARIZED PLUGS-To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this product has a polarized plug. Polarized
connections will fit together only one way. Make sure
that the receptacle end of the extension cord has large
and small blade slot widths. If the plug does not fit fully
into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, obtain a suitable extension cord. If the extension
cord does not fit fully into the outlet, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the
plug on the tool or the extension cord in any way.
EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension
cord is in good condition. When using an extension
cord be sure it is heavy enough to carry the current
your product will draw. An undersized extension
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating. The following table
shows the correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage
number, the heavier the cord.
It is possible to tie two extension
cords together in a knot to prevent
them from becoming disconnected
during use. Make the knot as
shown, then connect the plug end
of the power cord into the
receptacle end of the extension cord. This method
can also be used to tie two extension cords
together.
Use one of the plug-receptacle retaining straps or
connectors described in this manual.
WARNING:
Keep all connections dry and off the
ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands.
Be aware of the extension cord while operating the
pressure washer. Be careful not to trip on the cord.
To avoid personal injury and/or damage to property
and to maximize your power washing experience,
carefully follow all of the safety tips, instructions,
warnings and safeguards and become familiar with
all of the controls. Be sure you know how to quickly
bleed off the pressure from all parts of your power
washer, and how to turn off the power washer.
This power washer conforms to CSA and other
safety and consumer standards. Do not modify or
rebuild any part of your power washer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
GENERAL SAFETY
2
PW190002
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
Ampere Rating
More
Not More American wire Gage
Than Than
0 - 6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended
