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PRESSURE W

ASHER

OPERA

OR’S MANU

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this Pressure Washer.

All information in this manual is based on the latest
product information available at the time of printing.

Manufacturer reserve the right to make changes at any
time without incurring any obligation.

Owner/User Responsibility:

The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings
before using this pressure washer. Warning informa-
tion should be emphasized and understood. If the op-
erator is not fluent in English, the manufacturer’s in-
structions and warnings shall be read to and discussed
with the operator in the operator’s native language by
the purchaser/owner, making sure that the operator
comprehends its contents.

Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers’ instructions.

This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
machine is resold.

When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INFORMATION

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using.

1. Read the owner's manual

thoroughly. Failure to follow
instructions could cause mal-
function of the machine and
result in death, serious bodily
injury and/or property dam-
age.

2. All installations must comply with local codes. Con-

tact your electrician, plumber, utility company or
the selling distributor for specific details. To com-
ply with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
and provide additional protection from risk of elec-
tric shock, single phase pressure washers are
equipped with a UL approved ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI) power cord. Three phase ma-
chines must be connected to a GFCI circuit breaker.

WARNING

HIGH PRESSURE

SPRAY CAN PIERCE

SKIN AND TISSUES.

WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ig-
nite causing property damage
or severe injury.

WARNING: Risk of explosion —
Do not spray flammable liquids.

3. Do not operate in an area

where flammable or explosive
materials are used or stored.

WARNING: Keep water spray
away from electrical wiring or
fatal electric shock may result.

4. To protect the operator from

electrical shock, the machine
must be electrically grounded.
It is the responsibility of the
owner to connect this ma-
chine to a UL grounded re-

ceptacle of proper voltage and amperage ratings.

Do not spray water on or near electrical compo-
nents.

Do not touch machine with wet hands or while
standing in water. Always disconnect power before
servicing.

5. Grip cleaning wand securely with both hands be-

fore starting the cleaner. Failure to do this could
result in injury from a whipping wand.

WARNING: High pressure
stream of fluid that this equip-
ment can produce can pierce
skin and its underlying tissues,
leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.

6. High pressure developed by

these machines will cause
personal injury or equipment

damage. Use caution when operating. Do not di-
rect discharge stream at people, or severe injury
or death will result.

7. Never make adjustments on machine while in

operation.

WARNING: High pressure spray
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne
and fly at high speeds.

8. Eye safety devices, foot, hand

and other protective clothing
must be worn when using this
equipment.

9. Do not operate with the spray

gun trigger in the off position for extensive periods
of time as this may cause damage to the pump.

10. The best insurance against an accident is precau-

tion and knowledge of the machine.