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safety
WARNING
Serious injury may occur to the operator from moving
parts on the pressure washer.
• Before making any adjustments, be certain the engine is turned off
and the ignition cable(s) is removed from the spark plug(s). Turning
the machinery over by hand during adjustment or cleaning might start
the engine and machinery with it.
• Do not operate the unit without all protective covers in place.
WARNING
Serious injury or death may occur from detergents con-
tacting the skin.
Serious injury can occur from loose debris being pro-
pelled at a high speed from the spray gun.
Injury may occur if the operator loses his balance
caused by the thrust of water traveling through the
spray nozzle.
Injury may occur from the pressure washer.
• SEEK EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE if you are using cleaning
agents and the spray appears to have penetrated the skin! DO NOT
TREAT AS A SIMPLE CUT! Be prepared to tell a physician exactly
what kind of detergents you were using by reading the Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS) provided with your detergent.
• Never use any solvents or highly corrosive detergents or acid type
cleaners with this pressure washer.
• Protective equipment such as rubber suits, gloves and respirators are
advisable, especially when using cleaning detergents.
• Keep all detergents out of the reach of children!
• ALWAYS wear protective goggles when operating the unit to shield
the eyes from flying debris and detergents.
• DO NOT direct spray toward fragile materials such as glass for shat-
tering could occur.
• Stay alert-watch what you are doing. Do not operate the unit when
fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• NEVER squeeze the trigger unless securely braced.
• DO NOT overreach or stand on unstable support.
• Wet surfaces can be slippery, wear protective foot gear and keep
good footing and balance at all times.
