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Operation
Avoid inhalation of exhaust.
This product emits CO
and chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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.
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.
Leaving unattended
. Always turn off the pressure
washer and relieve system pressure before leaving the
sprayer unattended.
Prompt Emergency Response
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.
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.
Put on Personal Protective Gear
WARNING:
Personal Protective Gear
Use personal protective gear to prevent:
- Eye and skin injection injury from high pressure spray
- Eye injury from flying debris
1.
Wear waterproof gloves, safety glasses with side and
top protection, face protection, and protective
clothing when operating the machine. If spraying
pressure washer specific chemicals, wear a
respirator mask to avoid inhalation of vapors if
directed on the chemical label.
2.
Wear non-slip, protective footwear. Use of pressure
washer can create puddles and slippery surfaces.
Wear footwear capable of maintaining a good grip on
wet surfaces.
Preparing for Operation
Make sure that any regular maintenance has been
performed as prescribed in
“Maintenance & Repair”
section.
Check/Add Oil to Pump
CAUTION
Never run the pump without sufficient lubrication!
1.
Check oil level. Verify that oil level is half way up the
sight glass.
2.
If oil level is low, use the following:
Pump
Model
Oil Type
Cat 4DNX
157119
SAE 30 Non- Detergent Oil
or
Cat Pump Oil part # 22158
Cat 66DX
157120
3.
Replace vented fill cap.
Check/Add Engine Oil
Use the recommended oil type for your engine and
expected ambient conditions. (See engine Owner's
Manual for oil type and capacity, and more detailed oil
check/fill instructions.)
WARNING: Burn Hazard
Never open oil port while engine is running. Hot oil can
spray over face and body.
Notes:
•
Low oil shutdown feature prevents the engine from
starting without sufficient oil.
•
Engine is shipped without oil. You must add oil
before first use.
Add Fuel
WARNING:
Fuel Fire/Explosion Hazard
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. Heat,
sparks, and flames can ignite fuel vapors, which can
become widespread during fueling. A flash fire
and/or explosion could result and cause serious
injury or death. Always use extreme care when
handling fuels. Carefully follow all instructions to
avoid the following conditions which could result in
fuel ignition:
•
gas vapor collection inside enclosures
•
static electric sparks
•
sparks from electric wiring, batteries, or running
engines
•
sources of heat (such as a hot engine exhaust)
•
open flames, including pilot lights
