Xstream X-HWTR3524GEN, Operation Manual

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safety
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.
• NEVER trigger the gun while on a ladder or roof.
• ALWAYS hold on firmly to the gun/lance assembly when starting and
operating the unit. Failure to do so can cause the lance to fall and
whip dangerously.
• Know how to stop the pressure washer and bleed pressures quickly.
Be thoroughly familiar with controls.
• Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual.
• DO NOT leave pressurized unit unattended. Shut off the pressure
washer and release trapped pressure before leaving.
• DO NOT operate the unit if you see any fuel, oil or water leaks from
the machine. DO NOT resume operation until the unit has been in-
spected and repaired by a qualified service person.