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30. Use only hoses and accessories rated for pressure higher than your pressure
washer's psi. Never use with any other manufacturer’s accessories or
components.
31. Never defeat the safety fea tures of this product.
32. Do not op er ate machine with missing, broken or un au tho rized parts.
33. Never spray flammable liquids or use pressure washer in areas containing
combustible dust, liquid, or vapors.
WARNING: Risk of injection or injury. Do not direct discharge stream at persons.
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SAFETY FEATURES
AUTOMATIC TOTAL STOp
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The pressure washer is equipped with a stop device which will sense when the
trigger on the gun is released. It will open the power circuit to the motor and cause
the pressure washer to stop.
WARNING: If Automatic Total Stop fails to operate, DO NOT USE THE
MACHINE. Contact our customer service department. Further use will damage the
machine and/or cause personal injury.
WARNING: The pressure washer is also equipped with a main power ON/OFF
switch located on the unit. It should always be moved to the OFF position when the
pressure washer is not being used to prevent possible injury or damage.
MOTOR OVERLOAD
The electric motor in this pressure washer is equipped with an overload protection
device which will automatically shut off the motor in the event the motor draws
excessive current or overheats. The device will automatically reset itself and
resume normal operation after a short period of time.
GROUND-FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUpTER pROTECTION
This pressure washer is provided with a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) built
into the plug of the power supply cord. This device provides additional protection
from the risk of electric shock. Should replacement of the plug or cord become
necessary, use only identical replacement parts that include GFCI protection.
SERVICING A DOUBLE INSULATED AppLIANCE
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided
instead of grounding.
No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor
should a means for grounding be added to the pressure washer.
Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the
system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel.
Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to the parts
they replace.
A double-insulated product is marked with the words “DOUBLE-INSULATION” or
“DOUBLE-INSULATED”. The symbol above may also be marked on the product.
pOWER SUppLY AND ELECTRICAL INFO
GROUND-FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUpTER pROTECTION
The pressure washer is factory-equipped with an electrical cord and a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) power plug. This cord should only be connected to an
electrical outlet installed in accordance with local safety regulations.