Safety Advice
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1.2 Safety Warnings
WARNING
– PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use
common sense when operating a pressure washer.
Do not use a pressure washer while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating a pressure
washer may result in serious personal injury.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as a dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, a hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.
• Do not use the product if the engine’s switch does
not turn it on or off. Any gasoline powered product
that cannot be controlled with the engine switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
starting the pressure washer. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the pressure washer
may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Do not operate the product while
barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar
lightweight footwear. Wear protective footwear that
will protect your feet and improve your footing on
slippery surfaces. Do not stand on the product.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the product in unexpected
situations.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the engine’s
switch is off before transporting the product or
performing any maintenance or service on the unit.
Transporting or performing maintenance or service
on a product with its switch on invites accidents.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery, or long
hair can get caught in moving parts.
• Do not place your hands or feet near moving parts.
• Do not use while on a ladder.
CAUTION
– HOT ENGINE AND
MUFFLER
THE ENGINE AND MUFFLER
BECOME VERY HOT DURING
AND AFTER USE. AVOID
TOUCHING THE ENGINE OR THE
MUFFLER DURING OR AFTER
USE.
WARNING
– INADEQUATE
VENTILATION
• Materials placed against or near the product,
or operating the product in areas where the
ambient temperature exceeds 40 °C (104 °F)
(such as storage rooms or garages) can
interfere with its proper ventilation features,
causing overheating and possible ignition of
the materials or buildings.
• Operate the product in a clean, dry, and
well-ventilated area at least 2 m away from
any buildings, objects, or walls.
• NEVER OPERATE THIS PRODUCT
INDOORS OR IN POORLY VENTILATED
AREAS.
DANGER
– WORK AREA SAFETY
AND EXHAUST FUMES
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
and dark areas invite accidents.
• Operate the product in a clean, dry and
well-ventilated area.
• Do not operate the product in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
• Never operate the product on a steep slope.
• Keep children, pets, and bystanders away
from the operating area. Breathing exhaust
fumes can cause serious injury or even death.
• Never start or run the engine indoors. The
exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing
carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly
gas. Operate this product only in a
well-ventilated outdoor area
GASOLINE ENGINE PRODUCE TOXIC
CARBON MONOXIDE EXHAUST FUMES.
BREATHING CARBON MONOXIDE CAN
CAUSE NAUSEA, FAINTING, ORDEATH.
