Summary of Important Safety Information
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liquid under the skin. Injection injury can result in blood poisoning and/or severe tissue damage leading to
infection, gangrene and possibly amputation.
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Prevent surface damage & flying debris
– Surfaces being sprayed must be strong enough to withstand high-
pressure spray, or damage may result. In addition, high-pressure spray will dislodge unsecured objects as well
as surface chips and debris, resulting in hazardous flying objects that can cause personal injury or property
damage. Do not spray brittle surfaces or breakable, fragile, or unsecured objects such as:
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stucco or laminar flagstone
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some painted surfaces
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windows or glass doors (because they may break)
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light fixtures, flowerbeds, mailboxes
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unsecured, lightweight objects
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Do not lock spray gun trigger in ON position
. To reduce risk of injury, do not attempt to secure the spray
gun open by blocking or tying the spray gun in the open position.
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Keep spray away from electrical wiring
. Spray contact with electrical wiring will likely result in severe
electrical shock or electrocution.
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Use only approved cleaning chemicals.
Only chemicals specifically designed for use in pressure washers
may be used. Never spray acids, corrosives, or abrasive or flammable liquids. Breathing hazards, surface
burns/corrosion, or fire/explosion could result.
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Follow cleaning chemical manufacturer’s instructions.
Follow the chemical manufacturer’s label
instructions when handling or spraying chemicals. Understand all safety hazards and first aid for all chemicals
being used. Wear protective gear as directed. Always wear protective gloves when handling and cleaning
with chemicals. When cleaning filters, check whether dangerous chemicals have been used with the filter and
take any precautions that may have been recommended by the supplier of these chemicals. Always dispose of
hazardous fluids per local, state, and national guidelines.
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Do not exceed pressure and or temperature limits
. Do NOT operate this pump with components (such as
hose, connections, and spray gun) rated for lower pressure and or temperature limits than the machine’s
maximum rated pressure and temperature, or component could rupture and cause serious personal injury from
escaping high pressure fluids. Do not set the pressure relief valve above the rated pressure.
If the high-
pressure relief valve ever discharges water, turn the engine off and do not use the machine. Call
Product Support at 1-800-270-0810.
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Never pull by hose
. Do not move this machine by pulling on the hose. Hose or connections could fail and
result in catastrophic high-pressure release of fluid as well as hose whipping.
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Avoid sharp objects
. Keep hose away from sharp objects. Bursting hoses may cause injury.
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No load bearing
. Do not use the pump to support other items of equipment that impose unacceptable loads on
the pump. Do not attempt to use this machine as a prop.
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Hot exhaust/parts
. Stay clear of engine and burner exhausts. Never touch hot engine muffler, burner/heating
coil, or other hot surfaces. All are very hot and will burn you.
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Hot spray gun metal when using burner
. Never touch the metal screw or any metal parts of the spray gun
when the heater is being used – the metal gets very hot and will burn you.
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Smoking/sparks
. Never smoke near the running engine, and never operate near sources of sparks or flames
as flammable fuel vapors are in the vicinity of the pressure washer.
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Lock trigger safety latch when not spraying
. Spray gun is equipped with a built-in trigger safety latch to
guard against accidental trigger release. Rotate safety latch to the locked position when not spraying.
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Relieve water pressure.
Always stop the product and relieve system pressure before leaving the sprayer
unattended, or when disconnecting hoses, removing nozzles, or servicing the pump.
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Refueling
. Never add gasoline to the engine or fuel to the burner unless unit is off and has cooled.
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Do not direct spray at this machine.
Do not attempt to clean this machine with its own spray. Engine
damage will result. Cleaning should be done with a damp sponge with the engine OFF.
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Seek medical aid for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
. The running engine gives off carbon
monoxide, a poisonous gas that can kill you. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the pressure
washer, shut off the engine and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide
poisoning.
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Seek medical aid for suspected injection injury
. If injured by high-pressure fluid, no matter how small the
wound is, see a doctor at once. A typical injection injury may be a small puncture wound that does not look
serious. However, severe infection or reaction can result if proper medical treatment is not administered
immediately by a doctor who is familiar with injection injuries.
