GMC GPW165, Manual

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IMPORTANT: Carefully read and understand this manual and any label attached to the tool before use.
Keep these instructions with the product for future reference. Ensure all persons who use this product are
fully acquainted with this manual. Even when used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual
risk factors. Use with caution. If you are at all unsure of the correct and safe manner in which to use this
tool, do not attempt to use it.
General Safety
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
WARNING: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced,
physical or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as
dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to
power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your
finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking
into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Pressure Washer Safety
• Do not operate this machine in the rain. Keep all electrical connections dry. Do not allow the
machine to become wet. Never allow water to enter ventilation holes
• Always connect a backflow preventer (also called a non-return valve) between pressure washer
and potable water mains to prevent a backflow contaminating your water supply. Alternatively
connect the pressure washer to a water butt or other stored water supply
• Do not attempt to use this machine in temperatures below 0˚C
• Always connect a ‘continuous flow‘ clean water supply to the pressure washer. Running the
pressure washer dry, or with dirty water, will cause permanent damage to the pump
• Never connect the pressure washer to a hot water supply. This will cause the pump to malfunction
and could result in permanent damage
• Ensure that the water supply to the pressure washer is at a constant pressure. If the water supply
is 'shared' by another appliance (e.g. washing machine), ensure that the other appliance is switched off
• The pressure washer should always be used in an upright position
• Be aware that the lance will produce a recoil force when the pressure washer is operated. Hold
the lance securely
• Never direct the water jet at people or animals. The water jet is extremely powerful, and can
cause serious injury. Do not direct the water jet towards the pump body, or other electrical equipment
• Handle the lance with care, do not allow the nozzle to strike the ground. Do not allow the hoses to
be twisted, crushed, or strained
• Do not attempt to pressure wash any material suspected to contain asbestos
• When using detergents with pressure washers or cleaning oil and grease from surfaces,
take responsibility for any contaminated waste water you may produce. Always consider
the environment and the risk of polluting streams and other watercourses, plus the possibility of
contaminants accumulating in the ground and soil. Try to use detergents sparingly - they are not always
necessary. Contact your local environmental agency for how to deal with such waste water legally and
responsibly
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