Summary of Important Safety Information
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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.
Avoid sharp objects
. Keep hose away from sharp objects. Bursting hoses may cause injury.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Refueling
. Never add fuel to the engine or fuel to the burner unless unit is off and has cooled.
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.
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.
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.
Other exhaust dangers
. This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Avoid inhalation of exhaust.
After use
Cool engine before storing.
Let engine cool for at least five minutes before storing. A hot engine is a fire
hazard.
Prevent accidental starting.
When pressure washer is not in use, remove spark plug or spark plug wire in
order to ensure that pressure washer cannot be started in a storage location or by untrained persons.
Storage location.
Store the pressure washer in a dry location away from sources of heat, open flames, sparks
or pilot lights – such as water heaters, space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, or other gas appliances – EVEN
IF the pressure washer's gas tank is empty, residual vapors or fuel could ignite.
Periodic maintenance.
Perform periodic maintenance as directed in this manual to keep the pressure washer
in safe working condition.
Safety - Inspection/Maintenance
Inspect and maintain your pressure washer on a regular basis and repair as needed to keep it in safe working
condition:
Turn off / relieve pressure first.
Turn off pressure washer and relieve system pressure before inspection or
maintenance. Remove spark plug or spark plug wire before working on the engine or pressure washer to
prevent accidental starting.
Follow maintenance schedule.
Follow all maintenance instructions in this power washer manual and the
engine manual.
Replace guards / shields.
Make sure all guards and shields are replaced after servicing the pressure washer.
Replacement parts.
If a part needs replacement,
only use factory approved repair parts
. Replacement
parts that do not meet specifications may result in a safety hazard or poor operation of the pressure washer and
will void the warranty.
