HOME DEPOT SGP • 8.913-917.0 • Rev. 08/13
OPERA
T
OR’S MANU
AL
PRESSURE W
ASHER
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13. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when a machine is used near children.
Do not allow children to operate the pressure
washer.
This machine must be attended during
operation.
TRIGGER GUN KICKS
BACK - HOLD WITH
BOTH HANDS
WARNING
WARNING: Grip cleaning wand
securely with both hands before
starting. Failure to do this could
result in injury from a whipping
wand.
14. Never make adjustments on
machine while in operation.
15. Be certain all quick coupler fi ttings are secured
before using pressure washer.
RISK OF INJECTION
OR SEVERE INJURY
TO PERSONS. KEEP
CLEAR OF NOZZLE.
WARNING
WARNING: High pressure devel-
oped by these machines will
cause personal injury or equip-
ment damage. Keep clear of
nozzle. Use caution when oper-
ating. Do not direct discharge
stream at people, or severe in-
jury or death will result.
WARNING
PROTECT FROM
FREEZING
WARNING: Protect machine from
freezing.
16. To keep machine in best
operating conditions, it is
important you protect machine
from freezing. Failure to protect
m a c h i n e f r o m f r e e z i n g
could cause malfunction of the
machine and result in death,
serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. Fol-
low storage instructions specifi ed in this manual.
17. Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter
then 90°F.
WARNING
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION: USE
THIS PRODUCT ONLY
IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation.
Use this product only in a well
ventilated area.
18. Avoid installing machines in
small areas or near exhaust
fans. Adequate oxygen is
needed for combustion or
dangerous carbon monoxide
will result.
19. Manufacturer will not be liable for any changes
made to our standard machines or any components
not purchased from us.
20. The best insurance against an accident is precau-
tion and knowledge of the machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
7. Allow engine to cool for 1-2 minutes before refueling. If
any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before
testing the spark plug or starting the engine. (Fire
and/or explosion may occur if this is not done.)
Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment
shall be refueled:
a. outdoors;
b. with the engine on the equipment stopped;
c. with no source of ignition within 10 feet of
the dispensing point; and
d. with an allowance made for expansion of the
fuel should the equipment be exposed to a
higher ambient temperature.
In an overfi lling situation, additional precautions are
necessary to ensure that the situation is handled
in a safe manner.
WARNING: Risk of injury. Disconnect battery
ground terminal before servicing.
8. When in use , do not place machine near fl ammable
objects as the engine is hot.
9. Oil burning appliances shall be installed only in
locations where combustible dusts and fl ammable
gases or vapors are not present. Do not store or
use gasoline near this machine.
10. Use No. 1 or No. 2 heating oil (ASTM D306) only.
NEVER
use gasoline in your fuel oil tank. Gasoline
is more combustible than fuel oil and could result
in a serious explosion.
NEVER
use crankcase or
waste oil in your burner. Fuel unit malfunction could
result from contamination.
11. Do not confuse gasoline and fuel oil tanks. Keep
proper fuel in proper tank.
WARNING
RISK OF INJURY.
HOT SURFACES
CAN CAUSE BURNS
WARNING: Risk of injury. Hot
surfaces can cause burns. Use
only designated gripping areas
of spray gun and wand. Do not
place hands or feet on non-insu-
lated areas of the pressure
washer.
12. Transport/Repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel
shut-off valve OFF.
HOT DISCHARGE FLUID:
DO NOT TOUCH OR
DIRECT DISCHARGE
STREAM AT PERSONS.
CAUTION: Hot discharge fl uid.
Do not touch or direct discharge
stream at persons.
WARNING: This machine pro-
duces hot water and must have
insulated components attached
to protect the operator.
