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Safety Precautions
– continued
6. Always use both hands during operation to
maintain complete control of the gun/lance
assembly. Expect it to kick back when the
gun is triggered.
7. Always engage the gun safety-lock when not
spraying to prevent accidental triggering.
8. Always wear protective clothing and safety
glasses. Protect your eyes and skin from
contact with sprayed materials.
9. Stay alert - watch what you are doing.
10. DO NOT operate the product when fatigued
or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
11. Learn how to stop the machine and release
pressure quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with
the
controls.
12. Outlets with a third prong ground are required.
DO NOT use without grounded prong.
13. If replacement of the plug or cord is needed,
use only identical replacement parts.
14. Check power cords before using. DO NOT use
damaged cords as that could reduce machine
performance or cause a fatal electric shock.
15. To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all
connections dry and off the ground. DO NOT
touch the plug or outlet with wet hands.
16. DO NOT pull on the cord to disconnect from
an outlet. Never carry your pressure washer
by the cord.
17. To prevent damage, the cord should not be
crushed, placed next to sharp objects or near
a heat source.
18. Avoid accidental starts. Move switch on unit to
OFF position before connecting or disconnect-
ing cord to electrical outlets.
19. Disconnect the plug from the outlet when not
in use, prior to detaching the high-pressure
hose and/or servicing.
20. Work in a well-ventilated area. The pressure
washer should NOT be used in areas where
gas vapors may be present. An electric spark
could cause an explosion or fire.
21. To allow free air circulation, the unit should
NOT be covered during operation.
22. DO NOT over reach or stand on an unstable
support. Keep good footing and balance at all
times when using this equipment.
23. The narrow pencil-point spray is very powerful.
It is NOT recommended for use on painted
surfaces, wood surfaces or items attached
with an adhesive backing.
Important Safety Precautions
– continued
Water Supply
(Cold Water Only)
CAUTION:
This machine has been designed
only for use with pressure washer detergents.
CAUTION:
The pressure washer must only be
used with clean water; use of unfiltered water
or corrosive chemicals will damage the unit.
1. The supply hose must be at least 5/8 inch
in
diameter.
2. The water supply must be at least twice the
pressure washer capacity. (GPM)
3. The water supply pressure must be minimum
20 psi and must not exceed 120 psi.
4. The water supply temperature must not
exceed
104˚F/40˚C.
5. Never use the pressure washer to draw in
water contaminated with solvents (e.g. paint
thinners, gasoline, oil, etc).
6. Always prevent debris from being drawn into
the unit by using a clean water source.
7. Calcium build-up due to hard water is NOT
covered by the warranty.
24. Only use pressure washer detergent with this
product. Carefully observe all instructions and
warnings before using detergents.
25. DO NOT use this machine to spray chemicals,
acids, solvents, insecticides or any flammable
material. These products can cause physical
injuries to the operator and irreversible
damage to the machine.
26. DO NOT allow the pressure washer to freeze
during colder months. Damage as a result of
freezing will void the warranty.
27. Prior to starting the pressure washer in cold
weather, be sure ice has not formed in any
part of the equipment.
28. Never tie knots or kink the high-pressure hose
as damage could result. DO NOT operate the
unit if the high-pressure hose is damaged.
29. The Gun Safety Lock PREVENTS the trigger
from accidentally being engaged. This feature
DOES NOT lock trigger in the ON position.
30. DO NOT allow the pressure washer to run for
more than 3 minutes with the gun closed and
the motor running. Prolonged operation in
bypass mode can result in damage to the
pump.
CAUTION:
The pressure has been pre-set by
the manufacturer. DO NOT attempt to adjust the
pressure higher than its factory setting. Doing so
will damage the pump, void warranty and could
result in personal injury or damage.
