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GPH-SERIES Operator's Manual
potential conseQuence
preVention
safety warnings
WARNING: When using this product, basic precautions should always be observed, including the following.
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE USING PRESSURE WASHER
risK of
eXplosion or fire
Serious injury or death may occur
from normal sparks in the multiple
ignition sources or engine/burner
exhaust.
Always operate pressure washer in a well
ventilated area free of flammable vapors,
combustible dust, gases or other combustible
materials.
Do not store the pressure washer near an
open flame or any equipment such as a stove,
furnace, water heater, etc., which utilizes a pilot
light or sparking device.
Do not use this pressure washer to spray
flammable material!
Do not smoke while filling fuel tanks.
Never fill the fuel tanks while the engine is
running or hot. Allow the engine to cool two
minutes before refueling.
Do not refuel indoors or in a poorly ventilated
area.
Always refuel slowly to avoid the possibility of
spilled fuel which may cause a risk of fire.
engine fuel tank:
Refuel with gasoline only.
Do not use diesel or fuel oil.
burner fuel tank
(Black): When refueling
the Burner Fuel Tank, use No. or No. 2 fuel
oil/diesel or kerosene. Do not use gasoline.
Do not operate the unit if gasoline or diesel
fuel is spilled. Wipe the pressure washer
clean and move it away from the spill. Avoid
creating any ignition until the gasoline or diesel
fuel has evaporated.
A spark arrester must be added to the muffler
of this engine if it is to be used on any forest
covered, brush covered or grass covered
unimproved land. The arrester must be
maintained in effective working order by the
operator. In the state of California, the above is
required by law. (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code.) Other states may
have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
Federal lands.
This pressure washer has a Safety Relief
device which should never be altered, modified,
removed or made inoperative. If the device
fails, replace immediately with only genuine
manufacturer replacement part.
HaZard
Serious injury or death may occur as
a result of improper fueling.
Serious injury or death may occur
from a ground fire caused by a
muffler spark.
Serious injury or death may occur
if system safety's are not properly
maintained.
