IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Improper and unsafe use of this Pressure Washer can
result in death, fire and/or bodily injury. This instruction manual contains
important information about product safety. Keep the instruction manual
available for others to read before they use the Pressure Washer.
Improper maintenance and operation are responsible for the majority of accidents
involving gas Pressure Washers. The largest portion of these could be prevented by
recognizing the basic safety rules and precautions. Most accidents can be avoided
if the operator recognizes a potentially hazardous situation before it happens and by
observing appropriate safety rules and procedures as outlined in this manual.
Basic safety precautions are outlined in the
SAFETY
portion of this manual and
throughout the text in this manual where a potential hazard might occur.
Hazards that
MUST
be avoided to prevent serious injury follow headers marked
DANGER
or WARNING
. These same precautions are placed as labels on the tool itself.
NEVER
use this Pressure Washer for applications that are
NOT
specified in this manual.
UNPACKING & INSPECTION
After opening the carton, unpack your new Pressure Washer and related parts &
accessories. Please inspect it carefully for any damage that may have occurred
during transit. If any parts are missing, please contact our Consumer Helpline:
Phone: 1-888-278-8092
Do not operate this Pressure Washer if damaged during
shipment, handling or misuse. Damage may result in bursting, which can
cause serious injury or property damage. All damaged parts must be
repaired or replaced as needed prior to operating this Pressure Washer.
Check to see that all nuts, bolts and fittings are secure before putting this Pressure
Washer into service. If you have any questions, or require assistance with damaged
or missing parts, please contact our Consumer Helpline: Phone: 1-888-278-8092
Please have the serial number, model number, date of purchase, and parts list (with
missing parts identified) available for reference when calling.
MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in property damage.
NOTE
provides additional information that is useful
for proper use and maintenance of this tool. If a NOTE
is indicated, make sure it is fully understood.
In addition to
SAFETY ALERTS
listed above, there could also be numerous symbols
alerting the operator that specific safety measures are required to safely operate this
tool. Learn these
SAFETY SYMBOLS
as well as the
SAFETY ALERTS
to prevent
injury to the operator and to bystanders.
READ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Read and understand tool labels,
safety warnings and precautions in this manual before operating the tool.
Failure to follow WARNINGS could result in serious injury or even death
to the operator or bystanders.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK:
This tool produces hazardous electrical voltage.
Read and become familiar with this manual’s WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
so that it is installed and used properly.
WEAR APPROVED EYE PROTECTION:
Spray can splash back or propel
objects, including incorrectly attached accessories. Always wear
approved eye protection. Safety glasses must conform to the require-
ments of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z87.1 and pro-
vide protection against flying particles from both front and side.
INJECTION HAZARD:
Pressure washers can produce fluid streams
severe enough to penetrate animal and human flesh.
SLIPPING and FALLING:
Pressure washers produce puddles of slippery
liquid that can result in falls. Kickback from spray wand can result in falls
when using unstable platforms.
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