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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read the operating instructions of the engine
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manufacturer before start-up and follow the
safety instructions carefully.
WARNING
When using this product basic precautions should
always be followed, including the
following:
Read all the instructions before using the
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product.
To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
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necessary when a product is used near children.
Know how to stop the product and bleed pres-
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sures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls.
Stay alert – watch what you are doing.
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Do not operate the product when fatigued
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or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Keep operating area clear of all persons.
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Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
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Keep good footing and balance at all times.
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Wear safety goggles.
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Follow the maintenance instructions specified in
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the manual.
To avoid risks, all repairs and replacement of
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spare parts may only be carried out by authorized
customer service personnel.
WARNING
Risk of Injection or Injury – Do Not Direct Discharge
Stream At Persons.
High pressure jets can be dangerous if
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misused. The jet must not be directed at
persons, animals, electrical devices, or the
unit itself.
Do not spray electrical connections, electri-
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cal outlets or fixtures.
WARNING
Risk Of Explosion – Do not spray flammable liquids.
Do not use acids, alkaline, solvents, or any
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flammable material in this product. These
products can cause physical injuries to the
operator and irreversible damage to the
machine.
WARNING
Gun Kicks Back – Hold with both hands.
The Trigger Gun Safety Lock prevents the
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trigger from accidentally being engaged.
This safety feature DOES NOT lock trigger
in the ON position.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Operation
of this equipment may create sparks that can start
fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be
required. The operator should contact local fire agen-
cies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention
requirements.
CAUTION
Risk of Asphyxiation – Use this product only in a
well ventilated area.
Operate and fuel machine in a well ven-
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tilated area, free of devices featuring an
open pilot or flame such as boilers, water
heaters, etc.
CAUTION
Risk of Fire – Do not add fuel when the product
is operating.
Do not operate if fuel has been spilled.
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Instead, move the machine to a different
location and avoid creating sparks.
The machine has hot surfaces which can
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cause burns. Operate the unit in a safe
environment and away from children.
Do not touch hot surfaces or allow acces-
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sories to contact hot surfaces.
Do not allow the high pressure hose to
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come into contact with the muffler guard.
Do not leave the machine running unat-
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tended.
Avoid tipping the machine on its side.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!